A council audit is being carried out into the North West Relief Road project but has hit delays, it has been revealed.
Shropshire Council’s director of resources, James Walton, said the review was ordered by the authority’s audit committee in February but the details were not made public.
Councillor Vasmer said the road “could present a real threat to the financial stability of the council”, after a meeting of the full council last week saw councillors vote for a £95 million increase in the budget for the scheme when the figure was mistakenly left in a report. In response, Mr Walton said: “The audit committee approved the internal audit plan for 2023/24 in February, and this included an audit of the North West Relief Road project.Mr Walton said the review was looking into a number of aspects of the project including ensuring that appropriate governance, project management and administrative arrangements are in place.
Councillor Vasmer asked when the final report would be ready, saying: “I think this is a matter of some urgency now given the financial situation and given the figures I have been through. But Councillor Vasmer further pressed the issue, saying: “It is a matter of urgency, I think this needs to be given top priority.”
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