Eyres Monsell's Pride in Place Funding: Hope & Skepticism

0:00Eris Montsell and Leicester just got picked for the government's Pride and Place program, along with Bronstone West and Thurne by Lodge. These spots are set to share 20 million pounds over the next decade to fix up neighborhoods that often slip through the cracks of bigger funding, schemes. The plan lets locals, MPs, councils, businesses, and community groups team up to map out priorities and decide exactly where the cash goes. Since there feel overlooked compared to rough spots like Safron Lane, and they're calling loud for better roads full of potholes, more youth. Centers to curb anti-social vibes from bored kids and real help for folks battling drug addictions and rough sleeping. From the chip shop owner, who's seen it all growing up local, to an 18-year-old worker pushing for kid-friendly spots, a 34-year-old mom, wanting police patrols and rehab options, and an 85-year-old vet-eyeing speed cameras, everyone agrees the basics, like infrastructure, and support services need the boost.

1:00With high hopes with some skepticism on who calls the shots, this funding could finally pull Eris Montsell out of the shadows and set these streets on, a straighter path. That's the story for today. Leicester News Today, Driven by AI