Local Democracy Reporting Service, ShropshireProtesters staged a demonstration at a council meeting as plans for the road were approved earlier this year
Plans for the North West Relief Road - a 7km-stretch of road completing a full ring-road - were approved earlier this year, despite opposition. In a motion to the council later this month, Liberal Democrat leader Roger Evans will call for works to cease until the incoming government confirms it will be fully funded.government funding remained on the cards for the road, but will not be awarded until the scheme was finalised.
“This promise only made by a former minister and this council has never had confirmation in writing that extra funding would be provided,” said Mr Evans.“In fact, government officers have, despite several requests, refused to confirm any increase in funding to build the North West Relief Road.