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Real Counties Responds to ‘Hertfordshire’ Proposals
We emphasise protecting historic county identities in response to Hertfordshire’s local government consultation, urging clear distinctions in new structures.
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Respect True Counties in Gloucestershire Shake-Up
The Campaign has submitted a response emphasizing the need to distinguish between admin boundaries and historic counties in council reform proposals.
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New Councils Can’t Erase Devon’s True Boundaries
ONS guidance confirms Devon and other historic counties remain real and important. Our local government consultation response calls for this to be respected.
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Campaign Warns Against ‘Derbyshire’ Label
The Campaign for Historic Counties urges Government to protect true county identities, amid proposals that misrepresent Derbyshire’s identity and call for neutral naming.
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‘Cambridgeshire’ changes must respect all counties
The Campaign for Historic Counties urges recognition of historic county identities in response to the consultation on unitary councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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‘Oxfordshire’ shake-up: Don’t mis-name counties!
The Campaign for Historic Counties urges Government to adopt accurate naming for new councils, emphasizing importance of recognizing true county boundaries.
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Lancashire Day Celebrated Across Historic County
Lancashire Day on 27 November celebrates the county’s rich heritage and identity, emphasizing true boundaries and uniting people through events and county flag.
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Devolution Offers Hope for Britain’s Historic Counties
The devolution agenda in the UK offers a crucial opportunity to restore genuine county identities, promoting cultural heritage and clarity by separating historic counties from administrative zones.
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The Case for the Historic Counties of Great Britain
Britain’s historic counties, vital to national identity, face confusion from administrative changes, erasing cultural heritage. Restoring clarity between county names and boundaries is essential for identity and community pride.
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‘County of X’ or ‘X-shire’ : both are correct!
Most counties are named after towns or cities, indicating their association, such as Flintshire for Flint and Cheshire for Chester. Both naming forms are acceptable.
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Our Counties are the fire we must keep alive
Tradition preserves our identity and landscape, connecting us to our shared story. Protecting historic counties is vital to keeping this cultural flame alive.
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Save Rutland!
Rutland’s ceremonial identity is at risk due to potential local government changes. The campaign seeks to amend the Lieutenancies Act 1997 to safeguard county identities.
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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