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Norfolk villagers fight 4,700-acre data centre and solar farm on farmland

Evolution Power Limited, the developer behind the Longmarsh Green Energy project near King's Lynn, says it could attract £25bn of investment and create about 500 on-site jobs. Locals only learned of it on 15 October, when leaflets arrived, and over 42,000 people have since signed a petition. The plans are scheduled for discussion at a borough council meeting on 16 November.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 November 2026 at 15:54

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