Dr John Packman announced his retirement as chief executive earlier this year, sparking a hunt for his replacement.

His successor is due to be decided at a crunch meeting held in a conference room at Carrow Road, Norwich on December 19. It is not known when the successful candidate will be announced publicly.

Hickling broad looking southeast toward the somerton and scroby windfarms in the late evening. (Image: Mike Page)

It follows months of internal discussions to find Dr Packman's replacement,

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