progress through partnership
An Introduction to Participatory Budgeting
24th July 2008, 1 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 5HE
This PtP event took place at Shared Intelligence Offices in London on Thursday 24th July 2008. Delegates from LSPs and Partnership organisations from accross the region attended.
A full event report will follow shortly.
Presentation from the day can be downloaded here:
davy_jones_pb_presentation.ppt 
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paula_windebank_pb_presentation.ppt 4Mb
peter_johnson_pb_presentation.ppt 508Kb
You can find out more about PB here:
www.participatorybudgeting.org.uk
Background:
One of the challenges of the new local government act is the duty to involve local people. LSPs will need to demonstrate how the have not just consulted but involved their communities in decision making, and it is likely that the new inspection regime CAA will expect some demonstration of how this is done.
Participatory budgeting is one way of doing this, supported and endorsed by Hazel Bears who has stated her ambition for all local authorities to take this approach by 2012. PB allows local people to participate in spending decisions through public meetings and votes to set local priorities and fund projects and services.
Why is PtP holding this event:
To introduce PB to LSP stakeholders
To share experiences from pilots in the south east and nationally
To test the commitment for further pilots
Objectives/Outcomes of the event:
Delegates have a basic understanding of PB
Delegates are aware of practical examples of PB in the south east and nationally
Delegates are aware of opportunities to take part in funded pilots and how to become involved
Further Information:
For further information about this event please contact emily@seemp.co.uk
To book your place onto this event please complete a booking form here.
10:20: Registration and Refreshments
11:00: Welcome and introduction. Peter Johnson, PtP programme manager
11:10: Keynote speaker 1
An introduction to PB, Davy Jones
11:30: PB case study (s)
Practical examples of PB
Linking PB to the LSP
11:50: Plenary discussion - Questions from audience
12:00: Workshop session one
Benefits and risks of a PB approach
13:00: Lunch and networking
14:00: PtP update, Peter Johnson
Plans for 08-09 and support to PB
14:30: Workshop session two - Taking part in a pilot
Benefits and risks
How to engage the LSP
How to engage the community and stakeholders
15:30: Next Steps
Feedback from the audience
15:50: Closing remarks, Peter Johnson
16:00: Close
Peter Johnson, PtP Programme Administrator
Davy Jones, Consultant
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