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Local government is changing again. This time, fix the lieutenancies for good
England’s local-government reorganisation prompts the need to realign lieutenancies with historic counties, separating them from changing administrative boundaries to ensure stability and clarity.
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Rutland is not being abolished: what local government reorganisation really means
The Government’s reorganisation will not abolish Rutland but merge its council with a larger unitary authority from April 2028, maintaining its geographic identity.
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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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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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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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County Flags Day 2022
All 52 historic county flags are raised in Parliament Square, celebrating shared heritage and local pride on Historic County Flag Day across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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County Flags Day 2021
Historic County Flags Day on July 23 celebrates county flags in Parliament Square, featuring Leicestershire’s first appearance. Currently, 54 out of 86 historic counties have flags.
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Final piece in jigsaw!
Leicestershire has officially registered its flag, the Fox and Cinquefoil, marking the last English county to obtain one, following a campaign led by local MP Alicia Kearns.
Geography • Identity • Continuity
Reference, evidence, and public education for the historic counties.
Counties are geography. Councils run services, lieutenancies are ceremonial – neither defines the counties.
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