The public should be told the expected increase in costs for Shrewsbury's North West Relief Road, it was demanded today.
Liberal Democrat Councillor for Copthorne in the town, Rob Wilson, said that he had been frustrated at a lack of answers from Shropshire Council over the potential cost of the road.
But Shrewsbury & Atcham's Conservative MP, Daniel Kawczynski has revealed he is seeking another £27.5 million for the project from government. The rising costs come as inflation soars and the price of raw materials, together with workforce costs, go up. "Our MP has gone ahead and asked for more money so someone knows the figure. I would be very surprised if there was not a desktop figure in Shirehall – and if there is not then that's ridiculous.There are serious question marks over what will happen to the project if the Government turns down Mr Kawczynski's request – although the council has said it would not comment on the situation.