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Labour's £20m commitment to a ‘forgotten' housing estate
Hartcliffe, a housing estate in Bristol, is set to receive up to £20m in Labour funding for community-led regeneration as part of a new 'trailblazer neighbourhood' initiative.
Residents express optimism about the potential investment, which they hope will address years of neglect and broken promises, particularly for vital community facilities like the Hartcliffe Community Centre.
The funding aims to empower the community by giving them control over how the money is spent, addressing concerns about past top-down approaches and ensuring lasting change.
Local figures like Kirsty Green, manager of the Hartcliffe Community Centre, and 85-year-old resident Charlotte Gardiner highlight the area's potential and the urgent need for investment after decades of being overlooked.
Despite the positive outlook, concerns remain about whether the £20m will be enough, as highlighted by former councillor Paul Smith.
