Battle lines are being drawn up in Caister, near Great Yarmouth, as contentious plans for a 665-home estate are set to be voted on next week by councillors.
Bunting will fly, tea will be poured and trifle will be served, as thousands of Norfolk people take to the streets in celebration of the Queen’s 70-year.
Conservative leaders have knocked back calls to cancel a smart drinks reception following the decision not to fund free school meal vouchers for Norfolk's.