Past Events

Events which have already happened.

Training: Organising PB Events (Manchester (Venue - TBC), from Nov 19, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 19, 2008 04:00 PM)

The PB Unit have joined forces with the Consultation Institute to provide introductory training for PB.

South West regional PB seminar (Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton, from Nov 18, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 18, 2008 04:00 PM)

The PB Unit are holding a one day seminar on participatory budgeting in partnership with Government Office South West and the Regional Empowerment Partnership.

Yorkshire and Humber PB regional seminar (Bradford University, from Nov 06, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 06, 2008 04:00 PM)

An event organised with the Government Office and Regional Empowerment Partnership to explore PB in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Training: Getting Started with PB (London (Venue - TBC), from Oct 30, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 30, 2008 04:00 PM)

The PB Unit have joined forces with the Consultation Institute to provide some introductory training to PB

Training: Getting Started with PB (Manchester (Venue - TBC), from Oct 23, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 23, 2008 04:00 PM)

The PB Unit have teamed up with the Consultation Institute to provide some introductory training for participatory budgeting

PB Unit speaking at 9th World e-democracy Forum (Paris, France, from Oct 16, 2008 09:00 AM to Oct 17, 2008 02:00 PM)

The round table discussion will focus on questions whether the Internet is likely to increase the quality and the acceptance of participatory budgeting and what are the specific strengths and weaknesses of eParticipation solutions in this domain.

PB workshop at LGC Empowering Communities Conference (Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, from Sep 30, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 30, 2008 04:15 PM)

LGC has designed a comprehensive event to help you get to grips with what empowerment means and how you can achieve this with your community. With a detailed look at pioneering community-led projects and future policy, get a firm understanding of the opportunities, risks and potential for empowerment. And how it can be driven forward successfully in your area.

National participatory budgeting conference (Midland Hotel, Manchester, from Sep 15, 2008 10:00 AM to Sep 15, 2008 05:00 PM)

We are hosting a one day national conference at the prestigious Midland Hotel in Manchester to showcase PB and look at how we can take PB to the next level.

PB Workshop at LGA White Paper Conference (Jurys Hotel, Great Russell Street, London, from Sep 09, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 09, 2008 04:15 PM)

The Government has now published its White Paper on Community Empowerment, 'Communities in Control'. The Paper offers a framework for revitalising local democracy and enhancing active participation in your community and forms the blueprint for legislation which will fundamentally affect the way your council works with its residents.

LGIU seminar on participatory budgeting (LGIU, Woburn Place, London, from Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 31, 2008 03:00 PM)

LGIU host a practical seminar on participatory budgeting for their members - mostly local authority officers & councillors.

Progress through Partnership PB event (RIEP South East, from Jul 24, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 24, 2008 04:00 PM)

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

West Midlands Regional PB Seminar (Government Office West Midlands building, Birmingham, from Jul 11, 2008 11:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 03:00 PM)

We are holding the second of our regional seminars in the West Midlands in association with Government Office West Midlands and the Regional Empowerment Consortium. Regional seminars are the perfect opportunity for all interested in PB to find out more about PB and what's going on in your area, whether that's local government officers, councillors, local residents, other statutory agencies or community groups.

Participatory budgeting white paper seminar (LGIU, Woburn Place, London, from Jun 24, 2008 10:00 AM to Jun 24, 2008 04:00 PM)

The LGIU is hosting a series of practical seminars on participatory budgeting which the unit is running for them. It's open to any of their members.

PB at Northern Housing Consortia conference (Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, from Jun 24, 2008 10:00 AM to Jun 25, 2008 04:00 PM)

In its 8th year, the Annual Resident Involvement Conference will provide delegates with the chance to examine tools to help you engage with your communities, and think about the government proposals that will influence you in doing this. It will provide the opportunity to discuss the direction of future policy, and explore what the National Tenants Voice and Oftenant might mean for the sector.

Centre for Local Economic Strategies Summer School (Hulme Hall, University of Manchester, from Jun 23, 2008 09:00 AM to Jun 24, 2008 04:00 PM)

Shaping fairer places for the future: "Shaping places is about creating local economic strategies, which seek to spread out wealth, create economic cohesion and promote social justice"

PB Unit to do an interactive workshop at LSP Futures event (Methodist Central Hall, London, from Jun 17, 2008 10:00 AM to Jun 17, 2008 04:00 PM)

There is widespread excitement nationally about Participatory Budgeting, it involves the public in budget setting; it can engage groups not normally involved in decision-making; it enables complex issues (such as area based grants) to be addressed simply. Attend this seminar to learn how Participatory Budgeting works, hear from national experts from the Governments new Participatory Budgeting Unit as well as practitioners who have used the technique in a variety of settings. This seminar will provide you with tools which you can apply locally.

Neighbourhood Management Network Participatory Budgeting Seminar (Stoke on Trent, from Jun 17, 2008 10:00 AM to Jun 17, 2008 04:00 PM)

The National Neighbourhood Management Network is having a 1 day seminar on participatory budgeting for it's members (predominantly neighbourhood managers). The PB Unit will be providing the seminar with support from PB pilots in neighbourhood management areas.

PB at National Association of Local Councils conference (Eastbourne Winter Gardens, from May 20, 2008 10:00 AM to May 22, 2008 04:00 PM)

We are providing a presentation on PB at the NALC national conference in Eastbourne on 21st May.

Community PB training courses at Trafford Hall (Trafford Hall, near Chester, from May 16, 2008 10:30 AM to May 18, 2008 01:30 PM)

Trafford Hall is running it's second series of PB training courses for community groups and residents.

Neighbourhood Management Network Annual Conference (Leeds Town Hall, Leeds, from May 15, 2008 09:30 AM to May 15, 2008 04:00 PM)

The PB Unit is running a workshop at the NMN conference with the PB pilot in Lancaster.