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In what sense do the historic counties “still exist”?
The discussion addresses the relevance of historic counties in Britain, highlighting their stable geographical significance despite administrative changes and varying public identification.
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Huntingdonshire Day Celebrated Across County
Huntingdonshire Day is celebrated on 25 April, honouring the county’s identity and history, particularly linked to Oliver Cromwell, its enduring geography, and its symbolic flag.
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Warwickshire Day is about County – Not Councils
Warwickshire Day celebrates the historic county’s identity, distinct from modern administrative changes, urging recognition of its enduring geography and rich heritage.
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Gov’t says Counties Matter: So Why Still Misuse Them?
The UK Government acknowledges historic counties’ cultural significance yet continues to approve misleading administrative names, risking confusion regarding local identities and geography.
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‘West Surrey & South Middlesex’ Victory!
Recent proposals for council reform to correct administrative naming inaccuracies, emphasizing need for geographical honesty regarding the historic counties in Britain.
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“Worcestershire” councils shake-up response
The ‘Worcestershire’ administrative area is not just Worcestershire. It includes parts of five counties. We are urging that all five historic county identities are respected in any reform proposals.
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‘Warwickshire’ shake-up Response
‘Warwickshire’ in this consultation is actually a fraction of that county, with parts of Gloucs, Worcs, Leics and Northants. We urge respect for all county identities in this process.
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Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Response
Recognise true county identities in proposed council reorganisation in Staffs and Stoke, (which is a fraction of geographic Staffordshire plus part of four other counties).
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‘Nottinghamshire’ shake-up Response
Real Counties responded to the consultation on Nottinghamshire’s unitary government, emphasizing respect for true county identities in any new admin structures.
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Response to ‘Greater Lincolnshire’ Consultation
Our submission on proposed local government changes in ‘Greater Lincolnshire’ emphasises respect for true county identities and distinct admin boundaries.
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Respect Lancs AND Yorks in council overhaul
Consultation on local government restructuring in ‘Lancashire’: RealCounties emphasizes the need to respect historic county names amidst administrative changes.
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County Identity at Stake in ‘Kent’ & Medway Plans
We have responded to MHCLG’s consultation, urging respect for historic county identities in local government reorganization in ‘Kent’ and Medway.
Geography • Identity • Continuity
Reference, evidence, and public education for the historic counties.
Historic counties are the enduring geography. Councils are administration and do not define the counties.
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