# Join us on 26 September for a Webinar on Participatory Budgeting

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Hello,

We are hosting a webinar on Participatory Budgeting in Wales: Lessons from the UK and Beyond

Wednesday, 26 September 11:30-12:30pm [you can book here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/participatory-budgeting-in-wales-lessons-from-the-uk-and-beyond-tickets-49950903497).

**Focus of the webinar:** to explore the opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt in using participatory budgeting and to empower local people to achieve positive change.

**Speakers:**

- **José Manuel Ribeiro** – Mayor, Government of Valongo Municipality
- **Alan Budge** – Consultant, PB partners
- **Noeleen Diver** – Triangle Housing / **Karin Eyben** Harper’s Hill Project
- **Emma Smith** – Head of Budget Delivery, Welsh Government

This will be followed with an open discussion and a Q +A session facilitated by Jess Blair, Director from the Electoral Reform Society.

All welcome.