Alun Ryves warned that West Norfolk Council has embarked down a “road of doom” after committing to borrow up to £16m to overhaul the Guildhall theatre in King’s Lynn. The independent member, who supported the proposal when it was approved last summer, said he now fears the authority has been left exposed with promised private funding yet to surface. Councillor Alun Ryves (Image: Alun Ryves)“This is an example of the desire by councillors to leave a legacy project, regardless of the costs,” he said. Simon Ring, inside the Guildhall Theatre (Image: Owen Sennitt)The theatre from the outside. West Norfolk Council has argued the redevelopment will safeguard the historic building, expand its cultural use and deliver long-term economic and educational benefits.