Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Hereford has a `` City Council '' but this is actually a parish council with city status , and has only limited powers .
Simplified: In 1997 Hereford Council lost its status as a city council , and had to appoint Charter Trustees . Its ancient city traditions are recognized and carried on by the parish council , which is lead by the City Mayor .