Workshops with residents of Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski

Part of the workshops to help create the document "Methodology and standards for conducting the process of social consultation in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski" is behind us. The stationary workshops were held in two rounds – the first was for young people involved in the Youth City Council Academy. The other, in turn, was held for the rest of the city's residents. 

The document, which is being developed as part of the “Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski — the City Renewed” project, is to define standards for conducting public consultations with residents, such as in the framework of the city's development strategy, civic budget, or other important investments carried out by the municipal government. It is also an excellent opportunity to involve the residents of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski in the functioning of the city.

“We want, to involve residents in the life of the city, in co-determination, in expressing opinions on issues we want to discuss with them. I already strongly encourage each of you to participate in the consultations and give us your feedback. I believe that by acting together, strategically and consistently, we can ensure the further development of our city,” says Mayor of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, Jaroslaw Gorczyński."

The city government, in an effort to facilitate access for residents, will also allow consultations to be conducted online. 

We are preparing to launch a special website where such online consultations can also take place, including on the Civic Budget. In order to prepare well for this, we are holding a series of meetings with the residents of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, who will help us create standards for conducting this type of consultations," said Deputy Head of the Planning and Development Department of the City hall in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski Tomasz Gębka.

On March 7, 2023, online meetings were held with representatives of NGOs, as well as with residents of the city of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. 

Once the working version of the document “Methodology and standards for conducting the process of social consultation in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski” has been developed, it will also be subject to consultation with residents.