Vilafranca launches first participatory budget with a €155,000 allocation

Citizens over 16 years old will be able to decide how the investment in public space and municipal equipment improvements for 2026 is spent.

Generic image of an urban public space or a municipal facility undergoing improvement.

Generic image of an urban public space or a municipal facility undergoing improvement.

The Vilafranca del Penedès City Council has launched its first participatory budget initiative, allocating 155,000 euros for residents to decide on investments in public spaces and municipal facilities for 2026.

The agreement to deploy this initiative stems from budget negotiations between the PSC and Vilafranca en Comú. The process will be managed through the digital platform Participa 311, which has already hosted two recently closed participatory processes.
The call allows participation from individuals over 16 years old, who can submit up to three proposals, with a maximum cost of 48,000 euros per project. Accepted proposals include urban furniture, leisure spaces, energy efficiency, or interventions in green areas. While anyone can propose, voting is restricted to residents registered in Vilafranca.

"Involving citizens facilitates empowerment and encourages them to strengthen ties with the town."

Montse Romagosa · Vilafranca en Comú Councillor
The calendar begins on December 17 with the information campaign and proposal collection, running until February 15. Key information sessions will take place on January 21 at the Escorxador, January 29 at the Nau, and February 2 at the Enològica.
Following the proposal phase, technical and economic viability will be assessed from February 16 to April 30. Citizen voting on finalist projects will occur between May 1 and June 7, both online via the Participa 311 platform and in person. The execution of the most voted projects is scheduled to begin in July 2026.
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