The City Council of Sant Quirze de Besora has launched a new edition of the 2027 Participatory Budgets, a project that allows residents to directly decide on the allocation of a portion of the municipal budget. The initiative, supported by the Barcelona Provincial Council, has a budget of 20,000 euros to implement the projects chosen by popular vote.
This year, several new features have been introduced to facilitate participation and broaden the scope of proposals. The main change is the direct submission of initiatives by anyone meeting the requirements, unlike previous editions where proposals originated from assemblies. Additionally, the maximum amount per proposal has been increased from 10,000 to 20,000 euros (VAT included), allowing for larger-scale projects. The minimum age for submitting proposals has also been lowered from 16 to 12 years old.
The submission period for proposals runs from November 9 to 20, 2026, open to residents registered in Sant Quirze de Besora aged 12 and over, as well as local entities and associations. Initiatives must be of general interest, within municipal competence, technically and legally viable, and include a description, location, and detailed budget. Forms can be submitted in person at the City Council or online.
A committee of technical staff and councilors will assess the viability of the proposals. On December 3, at 6:30 PM, in the multipurpose room of the Pompeu Fabra Library, an open session will be held to present the proposals that have passed the technical evaluation.
Voting will take place from December 7 to 20, 2026, for registered residents over 16 years old. Voting can be done in person at the City Council offices or online via the municipal app. Each voter can select multiple proposals, provided the total cost does not exceed 20,000 euros, and must rank them by preference.
The results will be published on the municipal website, and the winning projects will be incorporated into the 2027 budget, with the aim of execution during the first half of the year. The City Council encourages all citizens to participate and contribute to the municipality's improvements.
