An integrated approach to PB in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire County Council have taken a different approach to PB. Rather than trial a small grants pot, as most would when starting out with PB, Buckinghamshire are going to pilot 4 different kinds of PB at once. Buckinghamshire is aiming to integrate PB as 'the way we do community engagement'.
Overview:
Buckinghamshire County Council are working with district councils in all parts of the county to pilot different models of participatory budgeting around the county. The aim is to integrate PB as a way of life in Buckinghamshire. They have recently gained the approval of the Executive and are looking to begin implementation in the Autumn. The areas they are looking at using PB in are:
- Young people – Youth Opportunities Fund and Positive Activities for Young People
- Devolved budgets to wards
- Transportation: £500K to each of 19 local community areas
- Broad priorities for Council budget – focus on health inequalities with Primary Care Trust
- Local Area Agreement Safer and Stronger Communities block in partnership with the police
Organisation:
Buckinghamshire County Council
