Several major projects in Norfolk are at risk of being delayed due to funding issues and a lack of resources.

There are ten schemes under way in west Norfolk that have been deemed at an 'amber' risk status, including the redevelopment of St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn and the riverfront regeneration.

Several developments costing tens of millions of pounds are affected, prompting councillors to raise "grave concerns" about how some projects are progressing. 

Eastern Daily Press: St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is the largest and oldest guildhall in EnglandSt George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is the largest and oldest guildhall in England (Image: Archant)

The future of the beleaguered St George's Guildhall project became a particular point of debate during a West Norfolk Council major projects board meeting on Monday.

According to the report, it is facing a lack of resources in staffing to deliver the project while it also faces increasing budget pressures.

Eastern Daily Press: Councillor Alexandra KempCouncillor Alexandra Kemp (Image: Chris Bishop)

Alexandra Kemp said: "We can't have this falling apart and funding not arriving because we haven't got the approvals and applications made in time. This is a grave concern."

Questions were also raised over what the actual budget for the estimated £12m project is, after a pot of £3.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund was refused.

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Eastern Daily Press: An aerial picture of the area around the Southgates Roundabout in King's Lynn, which is to be regeneratedAn aerial picture of the area around the Southgates Roundabout in King's Lynn, which is to be regenerated (Image: BCKLWN)

The council has previously been accused of taking a "cavalier approach" to the plan to create an ambitious, Shakespeare-themed tourist attraction at the site due to the uncertainty over funding. 

Other schemes facing challenges include the Parkway development due to concerns deadlines for funding could be missed.

The viability of plans for 32 homes in on land off Southend Road in Hunstanton also came under scrutiny due to inflation increasing costs of labour and materials.

Eastern Daily Press: The West Norfolk Council officesThe West Norfolk Council offices (Image: Newsquest)

The West Winch Growth Area project is also classed as 'amber' status due to the uncertainty over securing the resources needed with applications for government funding due to be made soon.

Pressures on budgets due to inflation causing rising construction costs is also highlighted as having an impact on these major projects.