It has a reputation throughout the city of Bristol, the lowest house prices in the city and some parts are among the statistically most deprived in Bristol.
But now the residents of Hillfields, the corner of BS16 that even those who live there say ‘feels forgotten’ are launching a fightback - and it’s one that sends shivers down the spine of council officers, politicians, landlords and lettings agencies across Bristol.
The community union ACORN is launching a local action group in Hillfields. The group’s organisers who live locally are holding a meeting next week to start it up and are appealing to everyone in Hillfields to come along and get involved.
