Join this hybrid conference to explore how Scotland is using participatory budgeting (PB) to energize and develop participation in its democracy.

Building on a PB framework previously developed to set priorities for the future and outcomes of the National Participatory Budgeting Strategic Group, this conference will invite everyone interested in PB to explore what’s been learned from the pandemic and what it means going forward.

Participants will examine key questions posed by the National Strategic Group:

• How do we create a participative culture shift, develop PB leadership and embed long-term thinking?

• How can green PB support community responses to the climate emergency?

• What role can PB play in addressing issues around housing and homelessness?

• How do we ensure equality remains at the core of PB practice?

• How can PB support health and wellbeing?

• What role do schools play in delivering PB?

For each question, the conference will present examples of PB in practice and offer workshops exploring how to embed broader community and public participation approaches in decision-making about priorities and how budgets are spent.

The event will be both online and in person in Glasgow.