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Norwich backs three unitary plan as county and South Norfolk break rank with separate proposals

Norwich City Council has backed proposals for three unitary councils in Norfolk as the county’s authorities line up behind a trio of competing bids.

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Norwich City Council has backed proposals for three unitary councils in Norfolk as the county's authorities line up behind a trio of competing bids.

In a statement, city councillors across all political parties approved the proposals, which include establishing a Greater Norwich authority and two additional unitary councils to replace the current two-tier structure.

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