Solsona residents will participate in a "Top 10" citizen workshop on Wednesday, 17 June, to select projects for the 2026-2027 participatory budget. This open session will allow the public to prioritise initiatives that will proceed to a final public vote.

The workshop, held at 7:30pm in the Solsona Town Hall's cultural hall, will focus on 47 initiatives that have passed municipal technical evaluation. These were chosen from 191 ideas submitted during the initial collection phase, according to the council.

Participation is open to everyone, regardless of previous involvement or experience in participatory processes. The aim is to ensure broad citizen engagement in defining projects for the next two years.

Diverse Proposals for Solsona

The validated initiatives cover a wide range of areas. In equipment, proposals include improving access to the new pavilion's changing rooms, expanding the pumptrack, renovating the skatepark, and installing a municipal sound system for events. Several educational projects are also included, such as new shaded areas in the playgrounds of Setelsis and El Vinyet schools.

Mobility and accessibility proposals feature new raised pedestrian crossings, improved pavements, the removal of architectural barriers, and the creation of safe routes for schoolchildren. Plans for renewing road surfaces and improving various streets and avenues in the city have also been approved.

For public spaces, the green areas and natural environment category includes projects to improve the Negre River's route, increase biodiversity, renovate children's parks, restore dry stone walls, and create a new dog socialisation area.

Cultural and tourism initiatives include a historical and heritage route with video guides in Catalan sign language and a project to highlight local hydraulic heritage.

Initiatives Moving Forward

Key proposals validated for consideration include:

Equipment, Education, Culture, and Sports

  • Improved access to the new pavilion's changing rooms.
  • Skatepark improvements.
  • Pumptrack expansion.
  • Historical, cultural, and heritage route with Catalan sign language video guides.
  • Pergola for El Vinyet School playground.
  • Shaded areas for Setelsis School playground.
  • New litter bins.
  • Photographic route with selfie stands.
  • Bicycle and scooter parking.
  • Rainwater collection tank.
  • Municipal sound system for medium-sized events.

Public Roads, Accessibility, and Mobility

  • Raised platform on the Torà road.
  • Improved safety at pedestrian crossings on the Torà road.
  • Protective railing at the Cal Sala bend.
  • New raised pedestrian crossings.
  • Pavement on Drac Street and a safe route to El Vinyet School.
  • Pavement on Gaudí Street.
  • Pavement repairs on Cardenal Tarancón Avenue.
  • Improved accessibility in the Serrat d’en Mingo and Setelsis neighbourhoods.
  • Removal of architectural barriers.
  • Stairs on Forja Street.
  • Non-slip pavements.
  • Pavement widening on Països Catalans Avenue.
  • Improvements to damaged roads.
  • Renovation of the Mare de la Font and Font del Corb paths.
  • Pavement widening on Verge de Montserrat Avenue.
  • Repairs to Tints Street.
  • Paving of school parking areas.
  • Pavement on the institute's ascent.
  • Improved accessibility on Mare de Déu del Claustre Avenue.

Green Zones, Squares, and Natural Environment

  • Improved connection between the sports area and La Ribera.
  • Improvements to the La Ribera path.
  • Improved biodiversity and signage for the river environment.
  • Improved drainage for the Mare de la Font path.
  • Protective barriers on the Negre River urban promenade.
  • Covering for the Plaça del Camp stage.
  • Improvements to the Hort del Bisbe play area.
  • Renovation of Sant Pere Square.
  • Construction of stands in Plaça 1 d’Octubre.
  • Expansion of play equipment in the park above El Vinyet School.
  • Inclusive children's park.
  • Shading for the Turb Street children's park.
  • Renovation of the Sant Jordi Avenue children's park.
  • Improvements to La Mina Park.
  • Restoration of dry stone walls.
  • Enhancement of hydraulic and cultural heritage.
  • Dog socialisation area in the La Cissa neighbourhood.

The initiatives that receive the most support during this participation day will form the final "Top 10" and proceed to a public vote. Residents will then decide which projects will be funded by the municipal budget for 2026 and 2027.