Opportunities to pause, reflect and review the controversial Shrewsbury gyratory scheme were not taken, leading to the current public backlash.

That is what a task and finish group has concluded in a scathing report into the chaotic implementation of the scheme .

Featuring seven members and led by the chair of the economy and environment overview and scrutiny committee, Councillor Ed Potter, the group was tasked to examine the project around Shrewsbury Railway Station.

On November 24, members heard from several witnesses, including representatives from Shropshire Council, WSP, The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury BID, the Big Town Plan Partnership, and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The bid submission for the project was carried out by the economic growth department within the cou

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