[10][11] In 2010 it was proposed to convert Norwich to a unitary authority, making it independent from Norfolk County Council.

[13][14] Norwich City Council provides district-level services, including housing, town planning, leisure and tourism.

[18] Political control of the council since the 1974 reforms took effect has been as follows:[19][20] The role of Lord Mayor of Norwich is largely ceremonial, and is generally held by a different person each year.

[31] The city council's arms consist of a red shield featuring a silver-domed castle above a royal lion.

[32][33][34] The blazon of the arms is: Gules, a castle triple-towered and domed Argent; in base a lion passant guardant Or.

[33] By the 19th century the city corporation had added supporters to the arms—two angels—which were surmounted by a fur cap.

A. C. Fox-Davies noted that "whether or not these figures were then intended for heraldic supporters is a matter for dispute.

[35] The city council has also received the grant of an heraldic badge, depicting the seal of 1404 encircled by the Lord Mayor's chain.

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