Participatory budgeting

The theme of the city-wide Mun Tampere participatory budgeting (2020–2021) was well-being of children and young people. The budget allocated by the Tampere City Council was €450 000.  

The budget was partly earmarked to city-wide activities and partly to different regions (South, South East, Centre, North East, West).

Residents proposed 380 ideas. In workshops, the ideas were combined and refined, resulting in 120 plans that were put to the vote. All residents of Tampere aged 12 and over were allowed to vote. A total of 2927 residents voted on the ideas. As a result of the vote, 12 projects were implemented across the city. 

The theme of the city-wide Mun Tampere participatory budgeting (2022–2023) was safety. The budget allocated by the Tampere City Council was €450 000.  

The budget was partly earmarked to city-wide activities and partly to different regions (South, East, Centre, West, North).

Residents proposed 236 ideas. In workshops, the ideas were combined and refined. There was no minimum age for voting and a total of 3420 residents voted on the ideas. As a result of the vote, 7 projects were implemented across the city. 

In Tampere, there are 13 communal Lähitori meeting and service points. There you can get personalised advice and guidance, especially on services for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as on other everyday issues. They also organise a range of free community activities.

People can propose and vote on culture or sport activities that take place in Lähitori. The City of Tampere Culture and Sports Fund will grant €31 000 for the activities.