Hi Stephen

This is not an actual policy but could be really useful in devising one.

http://whatworksscotland.ac.uk/publications/participatory-budgeting-in-scotland-an-overview-of-design-choices-and-principles/

The attached may also be useful.

Alan

Good morning Stephen

I am directly involved in a local PB project called £eith Chooses which distributes Community Grant funding.

However, the Council have a Community Strategies team supporting and leading on community planning, community engagement and participatory budgeting initiatives for the Council.

This includes the development and delivery of •a strategic approach to empowerment as part of the Change Strategy •the community planning approach in the city, ensuring a strong focus on poverty, prevention and ensuring sustainable communities and the Community Plan itself •community participation strategy for the Edinburgh Partnership •Council framework for Participatory Budgeting •Edinburgh Partnership’s approach to third sector support and funding •equalities mainstreaming

The team is led by Michele Mulvaney: Michele.Mulvaney@edinburgh.gov.uk

If either Michele or myself can assist, please do contact us.

Please note I work Tuesday-Friday.

Caroline Lamond MSc| North East Lifelong Learning Service Manager| City of Edinburgh Council |East Neighbourhood Centre, 101 Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh, EH16 4 DS | mobile 07712538960

Hi Stephen

Not sure what you're looking for but we as a Council have used PB successfully and are looking at it's integration into service delivery through a wider agenda. Happy to chat about what we have done if it helps.

https://www.stirling.gov.uk/council-democracy/budget/your-stirling-you-decide/

Pauline