UK experiences of PB
Whilst PB has been running for over 30 years in some places globally, in the UK, PB is only about 10 years old. In 2006 the then Labour Government launched a national PB strategy, that encouraged local authorities to try it here. Since then over 150 communities have experienced PB.
Notable examples of PB in the UK include the Newcastle UDecide process, that has been running in many different communities for many years and won widespread praise and international awards. Carers have been given control over budgets to support their invaluable work and youing people empowered to have their say in over £2.25m of expenditure.
In Tower Hamlets in London in 2009 and 2010 over £2.4million pounds a year were spent on essential public services, including £150,000 decided by young people through their school councils.
In Southampton the ‘Your Community, Your Health, Your Voice’ programme began with only £10,000 but its success has meant increasingly large amounts in the pot.
In ‘Voice Your Choice in Eastfield, Scarborough residents voted on how £32,000 should be spent on projects addressing crime and community safety issues. As well as local people voting for projects at the ‘Decision Day’ in June 2009, residents played a key role in the design and delivery of the process.
These are only a sample of the huge range of PB experiences that have happened across the UK, with PB experiences from Cornwall to the Shetland Isles. For more examples of PB good practice, visit our case studies section on the website.
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