Tom De Winton, a Conservative councillor for Brancaster, fears Anglian Water's opposition to new developments will have serious consequences for west Norfolk businesses.

He said it is "absolutely disgraceful" that the water firm was seeking to restrict house building in nearly 20 towns and villages on the coast following years of slow investment in its facilities.

Tom de Winton, Conservative councillor for Brancaster (Image: Chris Bishop)

"If suddenly sewage turns the tap off for new housing building, there will be people out of work. It is vital for our economy.

"Anglian Water is threatening to stifle our progress."

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