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Local Voices to Shape £20m Investment
7 Sep
Summary
- 20 locals will decide how £20m is spent over a decade.
- Matson and Robinswood is Gloucestershire's most deprived ward.
- Residents express excitement for community improvement funding.
Residents in Matson and Robinswood, Gloucester, a region identified as the most deprived in Gloucestershire, are set to influence the allocation of a substantial £20 million. This funding, provided through the government's Pride in Place scheme, will be directed over the next ten years.
A dedicated board comprising 20 local individuals has been selected to determine the investment priorities. This initiative reflects a commitment to empowering communities and addressing areas with lower income and employment rates.
Community members, like co-vice board chair Naomi Draper, have expressed pride and enthusiasm for the project. They view it as a vital opportunity to enhance their supportive and tight-knit neighborhood, fostering positive change and development within the area.
