Here is a link to the 2006 SW Regional Funding Allocation Tables [on PDF] - with then projected 2010 £32M.

And also..., the WCC eastern Westbury bypass scheme, as now planned, does not include any traffic relief at nearby Yarnbrook and West Ashton, which was originally meant as part of the overall A350 flow strategy and without which it will not work.

So, if the dud scheme is ever implemented, the money spent and environmental cost will be for no real gain.

Estimates and benefits ratios for a western route have not been done on the basis of a realistic comparison.

The overall comparative benefits of main road access for the Westbury International Rail Freight Terminal, which is to be beside the railway station, which will be needed anyway, have not actually been considered.

WCC’s case for its eastern bypass road, which is far away from Westbury railway station, is very misleading.

The WCC project still includes a minor allowance, of just £1.3M, for town centre improvements in Westbury. These proposals are used to keep up the pressure on Westbury Town Council to accept the eastern bypass, or risk being accused of impeding the associated minor road improvements.

It rather reminds us of the atmosphere leading to the oh so foolish invasion of Iraq.  Our leaders strode in, hyped-up on creative misinformation, though also inwardly conscious that their decision was not justified.  Too many politicians were hustled into acquiescing to the folly.  Campaigners representing sensible opinion and the majority of the UK population were ignored.  And what a disastrously counter-productive outcome.

Sensible or newly-elected Wiltshire County Councillors still have an opportunity to stop the eastern bypass.

Our County Council is using up its credibility.  Unless it re-thinks, is unlikely to secure further funding.