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Finance & Business Manager vacancy at Church Action on Poverty
Church Action on Poverty has a vacancy available for an experienced Finance & Business Manager.
We've got a new PB toolkit!
We've developed a new PB toolkit with over 150 pages of case studies, tools, resources and updated information
PB evolving in South West
The South west PB regional learning set have produced a newsletter with updates on what's happening with PB in the South West
Report on PB in rural areas
The Commission for Rural Communities has produced a report on PB in rural areas.
What is PB? - A new leaflet to explain PB
The PB Unit have produced a leaflet which explains what PB is in the UK context and provides some case studies.
New PB values document - Unpacking the Values
We have produced a new document on the values, principles and standards which aims to further clarify and embed the values, principles and standards for PB initiatives.
Norfolk & Tower Hamlets get green flags in CAA for PB
Both Tower Hamlets and Norfolk have received green flags in their CAA reports for PB. Green flags are awarded for 'exceptional performance or innovation that others can learn from'.
Nativity PB in Newcastle
This is taken from the Chronicle Live story from 11th December titled 'Nativity Story re-enacted in Scotswood'
PB a part of Home Office Accelerated Neighbourhood Partnership Fund
The Home Office has announced an additional £2.5million to support the development of neighbourhood partnerships and PB is listed as one of the key actions to achieve partnership working.
East Midlands awarded empowerment funding
The East Midlands region has been awarded funding from CLG for empowerment, including funding for PB.
Northumbria win award for PB
Northumbria Police Authority have won the Association of Police Authorities Recognising Excellence award for Innovation.
Check out our interactive toolkit online!
We have created a new online toolkit where you can find all our resources and tools. Check it out!
Regional learning groups get up and running
After many delays and procrastinations, most regions have either had a first meeting of their learning sets or will in the near future.
Vince Howe joins the PB Unit
Vince Howe, a keen supporter of PB from Newcastle City Council, has left his post there and joined the PB Unit
Police seminar a success!
60 delegates turned up to the Lancashire county cricket club in September to discuss how the police (in partnership) could implement PB. When asked at the end if they planned to start a PB process in the next 12 months, over 80% of the delegates said they were.
Want more information about e-PB?
We have recently produced a discussion paper and some guidance for practitioners about online participatory budgeting.
PB in 'The Edge' magazine
The National Youth Agency have dedicated a page to PB in their magazine aimed at councillors - 'The Edge'
PB helps change young people's lives
RedYouth, a project that received funding from a PB process in Cornwall, has been going from strength to strength, in engaging with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Radio 4 to discuss PB
The Beyond Westminster programme at 11am on 22nd August on BBC Radio 4 is exploring direct democracy - specifically participatory budgeting
Finance & Business Manager vacancy at Church Action on Poverty
Future Communities: Future Engagement conference
