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Norfolk County Council Revisits Controversial £56M Road Project

6/29/2025

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Norfolk County Council is set to revisit its ambitious £56 million Norwich Western Link road project, which was halted due to worries over its effects on rare bat populations. Conservative councillor Graham Plant emphasized the search for alternative solutions, with a goal to finalize a preferred option by next summer. Meanwhile, Labour leader Steve Morphew voiced strong criticism over the project's management.

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Norfolk County Council is set to revisit its ambitious £56 million Norwich Western Link road project, which was halted due to worries over its effects on rare bat populations. Conservative councillor Graham Plant emphasized the search for alternative solutions, with a goal to finalize a preferred option by next summer. Meanwhile, Labour leader Steve Morphew voiced strong criticism over the project's management.