News

Scunthorpe PB is value for money

Acorns Neighbourhood Management have produced their evaluation of the PB project they did with Home Office funding which demonstrates that the Acorns pilot was the least cost per person involved out of all of the pilots.

Would you like some funding to develop e-PB?

The European Union Commission has launched a call for applications for their ICT workplan under the objective 'eParticipation, empower and involve citizens in transparent decision-making in the EU'.

Stockport and Tameside PB success

Greater Manchester Police have produced an interim evaluation of their Stockport and Tameside community safety pilots which shows that they have already met the majority of their intended objectives.

Research shows PB does empower communities

With little fanfare, at the height of the political expenses scandal, some very interesting and informative research was published by Communities and Local Government. The outcomes of which are very positive for PB.

PB success in North Wales

Toghether Creating Communities, a third sector organisation in North Wales, has been working with 6 communities and public bodies to implement PB. Their first year shows some fantastic successes.

Check out our new blog!

Today we launched our new blog section with a blog from Jez Hall on Children and Young People.

Home Office showcase community safety pilots

The PBU launched their booklet of community safety PB case studies at the Home Office's showcase event for the pilots.

Crewe starts PB process

Two neighbourhoods in Crewe will have the opportunity to decide how £12,000 of public funds should be spent in their areas.

Mansfield start planning next round of PB

Mansfield are planning their next PB event for July. It will be for Mansfield Woodhouse and Mansfield North areas.

Delib launch a budget consultation survey

Delib are conducting an online survey about budget consultation practices in the UK. It follows on from a similar survey in 2006 and aims to compare the results. The purpose is to share best practice on budget consultations.

Polish delegation visit UK

A delegation of Polish NGO workers, academics and politicians visited the PB Unit and Tower Hamlets at the end of May.

Learn about PB the fun way

Budget Hero is a budget simulator tool developed in the US. It's a game that allows you to change what public money is spent on depending on your priorities.

Buzzing young people's event with Plan UK

The PB Unit put on an event with Plan UK for Plan representatives both in the UK and internationally. It was buzzing with excitement, ideas, innovations and learning.

Now you can find the link you're looking for

We have created a new search so you can find links to other sites and video links easier on our site.

First Scottish PB is launched

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) is working with Scottish local authorities to implement the first PB pilots around anti social behaviour in Scotland. This is the first PB in Scotland for a number of years.