Empowerment agenda: Participatory Budgeting meeting held

Empowerment agenda: Participatory Budgeting meeting held

25.02.2009

Facilitated by consultant Davy Jones, PtP held a meeting on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in the south east was on 28^th January 2009.  Areas represented were: Dartford, Buckinghamshire, Wycombe, Reigate & Banstead, Isle of Wight, Southampton Thornhill, and Brighton. Dave Shields of Southampton City Council presented their DVD on a PB event in Southampton Thornhill. Mike Holdgate from NovasScarman presented some participatory work with children and young people in Brighton.

Although participants reported a wide variety of approaches and stages of development, PB in the south east has exciting potential as part of the empowerment agenda. To find out more, contact Alison at PtP alison@seemp.co.uk or contact the Participatory Budgeting Unit.

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