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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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“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).
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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