Dispute Over £16m Evesham Footbridge
A row has broken out over plans for a £16 million footbridge in Evesham.
Council leaders claim the Hampton Bridge scheme cannot be scrapped for "legal reasons".
The claim that the council is legally bound to proceed is simply untrue.
Tory councillor Adam Kent argues that no contract to build the bridge has been signed, and therefore, the project is not legally committed.
- Cabinet members say the project has "legal, financial, or reputational commitments" despite no contract being signed.
- Cllr Kent claims delaying the scheme would not trigger the loss or repayment of developer funding.
Cllr Kent accuses the administration of misleading residents and councillors, calling for transparency and accountability.
The administration's suggestion that this bridge is somehow legally unavoidable is a fabrication.
Author's summary: Dispute erupts over £16m footbridge plans.