Case Study: East Dunbartonshire Council engages citizens on £20 million budget savings with Delib’s Budget Simulator

East Dunbartonshire Council uses Delib to model £20 million in savings over 3 years

East Dunbartonshire Council faced the challenge of needing to save £20 million over three years. They wanted to involve their citizens in this difficult decision-making process and sought a comprehensive budget consultation. The vendor Delib provided its Budget Simulator product to help meet this challenge.

Delib's solution was a savings-only Budget Simulator that allowed residents to adjust sliders to reduce spending in different service areas by up to 60%. This online tool engaged citizens in a deliberative process to understand the budget choices. The results were so positive that the council extended the simulator's initial four-week run to two months to maximize participation alongside their other consultation methods.

East Dunbartonshire Council