Historic England, the public body which “champions and protects England’s historic environment”, is set to visit 9 Norwich Street in Fakenham next week alongside councillors and the town’s MP.

The Grade II listed building, a former Victorian shopping arcade once used to expand the town’s market, has long angered locals who say it is not only unsightly but harms business and restricts access.

Scaffolding was put up in 2022(Image: Archant)

Fakenham's mayor, Angela Glynn, has approached Historic England to see if it would be interested in........

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