Leader aiming for decision on North West Relief Road before summer holidays
The controversial North West Relief Road is expected to be considered by a planning committee before the summer holidays, according to Shropshire Council's leader.
The proposal, which would effectively complete a ring road around Shrewsbury, has been mired in delays and was originally planned to go before a committee in late 2021.
The hold-up has largely centred on concerns from the Environment Agency and Severn Trent Water over the project.
The plans have also been the subject of a record number of objections, and vocal criticism from campaigners who say the project will be hugely damaging for the environment.
