West Norfolk Council (WNC) is potentially about to embark on a £30m restoration of the Guildhall in King's Lynn that aims to restore the venue and turn it into a central cultural attraction.

In the process, it will need to borrow £16m to cover a huge gap in funds, but it hopes its link with Shakespeare will encourage philanthropists to help cover the lofty sum.

An area of historic timber floor has been exposed at St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn (Image: St George's Guildhall/PA Wire)

A decision will be made on Thursday evening (July 17). However, critics remain concerned it will saddle the........

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