- 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.
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