Whitefriars

One of the estimated 600 schools with a classroom canine is Whitefriars Primary Academy in King's Lynn, Norfolk, which said Poppy the cockapoo helped with wellbeing and learning.

Among his most-admired works and among the least visible was the expansion of Whitefriars Hall at the Carmelite friary in Washington, largely hidden behind another building.

Councillors said relocating collections to the proposed multi-million pound arts centre would also provide an opportunity to bring the Grade I listed Whitefriars Monastery back into public use.

"In February 2018, Canterbury City Council struck one of the largest shopping centre deals involving a council on record, taking full control of Whitefriars Shopping Centre in the city," said Mr Blackley.

Norfolk Police were called to the Whitefriars area of Norwich at about 8:30 GMT.