The new library in King's Lynn is taking shape in a new building within the former Argos store in the town's Vancouver Quarter - and is due to open in 2026.

The new King's Lynn library (Image: Chris Bishop)

But leaders at Norfolk County Council have been forced to defend the look of the building - which will house the library, adult learning facilities and meeting rooms - in the wake of "less than flattering" comments.

Liberal Democrat county councillor David Sayers (Image: Liberal Democrats)

At a recent meeting of the Conservative-controlled cabinet at County Hall, David Sayers, Liberal Democrat councillor for King's Lynn's Gaywood North and Central division, questioned........

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