The controversial £25 million Whitesands flood defence scheme has been “washed away” in its current form after this week’s budget meeting.
The Conservatives’ budget was voted through which proposed no funding for the project. Campaigner and councillor David Slater hopes it will result in the plans being permanently shelved.
Independent councillor Mr Slater voted for the Tories’ budget at Tuesday’s meeting. He said: “At this moment in time that particular design is washed away.
