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A major revamp of decaying tower blocks in the heart of a Norfolk town has been earmarked for approval after previous designs were thrown out for being “ugly” and reminiscent of Soviet housing. Proposals to flatten three housing blocks Hillington Square and Providence Sreet community centre in Lynn to make way for 65 homes look likely to get the go-ahead when it comes before West Norfolk Council’s planning committee next week. The new plans drawn up by social housing company Freebridge Community Housing have been amended since they failed to impress in 2021. It says the scheme will provide aff…