The plans garnered more than 100 objections from members of the public.

Kath Perry MBE has served on South Staffordshire Council for 30 years.

The site has been described as an "environmental disaster" on social media.

The pub in Featherstone closed in 2021, and was damaged by fire earlier this year.

South Staffordshire Council plans to use the cash towards projects to improve village centres.

The solar farm is expected to generate enough energy to power almost 8,000 homes in its first year.

The council says there have been an increase in incidents on roads in Coven and Featherstone.

The public inquiry is now likely to take place in spring 2025, South Staffordshire Council says.