The Midlands
Pilot Studies in the Midlands
“Keeping Saffron In Your Hands”, Leicester
Saffron has received Neighbourhood Element funding since 2006/07 and has allocated its project funding through the Neighbourhood Management Board, consisting of local residents, ward councillors and organisational theme representatives. The Board members have had an interest in participatory budgeting (PB) processes since being briefed by the Neighbourhood Manager and having a specific session delivered about PB as part of a training programme. The Board decided to allocate £40,000 of its funding through a PB process.
Voice Your Choice, Manton, Nottinghamshire
Just under 2 years ago Manton Community Alliance was chosen as a pilot area for a participatory budgeting pilot, the aim was to allocate a budget for priorities in the area that have been set by the community.
Everyone Counts, Walsall
The Everyone Counts project involved working with children between the ages of 6-11 years old through the school council’s.
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