Julian Kirk, who defected from the Conservatives last year, criticised West Norfolk Council for the policy, which aims to reduce the authority's carbon footprint.

He raised the subject at a recent council meeting, saying the strategy was costing taxpayers too much.

He said: "Isn't it time that this council rethought its stance on the nonsense of net zero?

"It's caused an expense to all our residents, whether it be buying electric cars or the price of........

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