Participatory Budgeting Pilot

As part of the Government’s Localism agenda the Council wants to help communities become empowered to deliver services differently and see continuous improvements  in their areas.

Using Participatory Budgeting (also known as community budgeting) the council and a local community will work together to look at the budgets for services in their area. If the community feels that services are not always appropriate intheir area this is the opportunity to be at the centre of that decision making process.

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) briefing note provides more detail on what is currently understood about the term ‘Participatory Budgeting’. South Lakeland District Council is keen to find out whether any Parish or Town Councils (or groups of local councils e.g. a LAP) would be interested in helping lead the way in this new initiative.  Under the pilot, resources will be made available towards the cost of an independent facilitator- if appropriate, community engagement and budget and service evidence base work.

Expressions of interest have been invited from Parish, Town Councils or from groups of parishes such as a Local Area Partnerhsip in the South Lakeland District.  Those wanting to be involved in the Participatory Budgeting Pilot should clearly demonstrate that they have the commitment to support this process within their community.

For more information on the pilot contact John Dyer. Partnerships and Communities Manager j.dyer@southlakeland.gov.uk

 Participatory Budgeting FAQs (PDF, 14 Kb)