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Stuart Dark, the new leader of West Norfolk council
- Credit: Matthew Usher
West Norfolk council looks set to get a new leader at its annual meeting next week.
Stuart Dark has been selected as the new leader of the ruling Conservative group, which means he is expected to become the next leader of the council, following a vote on May 20.
Mr Dark replaces Brian Long who has been group leader and Leader of the borough council for five years.
West Norfolk council leader Brian Long
- Credit: Matthew Usher
Mr Long said: I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as leader of the borough council and group leader and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved in that time, not least of which providing much needed housing across the borough, dealing with challenging budgetary pressures, Brexit and of course responding to the national pandemic that has impacted on so many people and businesses.
Developer unveils plan for new West Norfolk solar farm capable of powering more than 6,000 homes
| Updated: 11:58, 16 March 2021
An energy company has today revealed plans to build a large solar farm in the West Norfolk countryside.
Developers claim the project on the Sedgeford Hall estate would generate enough power for more than 6,000 homes, whilst reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 10,000 tonnes a year.
And a virtual consultation event is due to take place next week for residents to learn more about the proposal.
A solar farm. (43850283)
The Sedgeford scheme has been developed by Regener8 Power Limited, a clean energy firm which has its headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.