But unfortunately for former Downham Market mayor Robin Pegg, his lengthy address - which required special permission to go on so long - struck a different nerve than intended.

The veteran councillor has managed to talk himself into a code of conduct complaint for bullying following his recent speech at a Downham Market Town Council (DMTC) meeting.

The subject of his ire was a recent decision by the authority to abolish almost all its committees. Donwham Market's historical clock in its town centre (Image: Newsquest)

Members had decided the move behind closed doors before the meeting and the proposal to scrap the committees was not on the meeting agenda.

This spurred fears from Mr Pegg that the radical procedural change had been made "unlawfully".

It was the spark for his impassioned 10-minute declamation, outlining what he saw as the council's wrongs.

And while Mr Pegg's epic oration had the desired effect - the reinstating of the committees - it is now the focus of a disciplinary investigation.

A screenshot of the live stream recording of the Downham Market Town Council meeting in April (Image: DMTC/YouTube)

'THIS WILL TAKE SOME TIME'

Mr Pegg, who has served as a councillor for 20 years, had waited patiently for about an hour before being given the chance to speak at the meeting in April.

Before he even began, he faced attempts to cut it short.

He filed a motion prior to the meeting asking for extra time than the usual five minutes allotted.

Robin Pegg asked for extra time to make his speech (Image: Newsquest)

Addressing his colleagues, he said:........

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