Council may drop £200,000 car park plan in Oswestry after improvements. Residents question spending priorities.
James Owen believed the car park was already in good condition, describing it as almost perfect. He found the plans confusing. Residents have expressed concerns about other issues, such as poor road conditions and lacking services.
People might question this expenditure, wondering why a perfectly good car park needs fixing when funds are scarce for essential road repairs. This is likely what the people of Oswestry will think.
Shropshire Council has since reversed its decision and will not fix the car park. The issue was resolved earlier with other work that improved the car park. Buses had difficulty turning, and pedestrians were at risk.
The council addressed the issue by lowering the kerbs in the car park. Now large vehicles can turn easily, and pedestrians are safer. This change leads to the scrapping of the original plan, with a council vote scheduled for February 27.
The council aims to save £8.8 million, some of which has already been agreed to. They still need to save another £38.3 million. The council plans to achieve these savings next year.
They will cut staff and supplies, and are looking for alternative ways to generate more revenue. The council will also change how they work. This includes utilizing fewer buildings and more new technology.