Archant has mooted the idea of relocating its headquarters at Prospect House in Norwich.

Norwich Evening News: The flag flying over the Archant building in celebration of the royal baby in 2013. Picture: Denise BradleyThe flag flying over the Archant building in celebration of the royal baby in 2013. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Archant)

The media company, which is the largest publisher of regional and local newspapers, magazines and associated digital media in the UK, has been based at its current location in the city centre for almost fifty years.

Up until the opening of the Thorpe Print Centre in 1996 Archant's varied print portfolio was printed on site at Rouen Road.

There are now more than 500 employees based at Prospect House and Archant's chief executive Jeff Henry hopes the company will remain in the centre of Norwich.

In an email to staff Mr Henry said the building had become too big for the business's current needs and that a review process is now underway.

Norwich Evening News: Abstract composition by Bernard Meadows, pictured in 2000 (Picture: Steve Adams)Abstract composition by Bernard Meadows, pictured in 2000 (Picture: Steve Adams)

'I look forward to this new chapter in our Norwich future,' he added.

It is expected Archant will remain where it is until at least 2019.

Norwich Evening News: Princess Alexandra satisfies her curiosity by tapping one of the crushed golden spheres forming part of Professor Bernard Meadows' sculpture outside the building in April 1970 (Picture: Archant)Princess Alexandra satisfies her curiosity by tapping one of the crushed golden spheres forming part of Professor Bernard Meadows' sculpture outside the building in April 1970 (Picture: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Richard Jewson speaking at the Bernard Meadows plaque unveiling at Prospect House in 2007 (Picture: Bill Smith)Richard Jewson speaking at the Bernard Meadows plaque unveiling at Prospect House in 2007 (Picture: Bill Smith) (Image: Archant � 2007)

Norwich Evening News: Prospect House, pictured in 2003. Photo: Bill SmithProspect House, pictured in 2003. Photo: Bill Smith (Image: EDP pics � 2003)