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What is a lieutenancy area – and why is it not a county?
A lieutenancy area functions as the territory for a lord-lieutenant, distinct from geographic counties, which predate the office and serve different purposes.
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Proposed Ridgeway Council is 75% Berkshire – and creates a rare opportunity to fix the lieutenancies
The creation of Ridgeway Council illustrates the distinction between local governance and geographic counties, revealing that most of its territory lies in Berkshire, not Oxfordshire.
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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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Ceredigion, Sir Aberteifi or Cardiganshire? The County Name Explained
Ceredigion is the older Welsh name for the territory, while Sir Aberteifi is the traditional name derived from Cardigan, representing two distinct yet authentic naming traditions.
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Is Monmouthshire in England or Wales? The Monmouthshire Question Explained
Monmouthshire’s national status remains historically ambiguous, possessing strong Welsh ties yet often associated with England, highlighting its unique geographical and constitutional narrative.
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County Progress Report: Yorkshire Day, Ancient Boundaries and the Latest LGR Areas
RealCounties celebrates one million views this month, highlighting Yorkshire Day, ancient boundary documentation, and responses to local government reorganisation, promoting historic county relevance and identity.
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Yorkshire Day: celebrating one county, three Ridings, shared identity
Yorkshire Day, celebrated on 1 August, unites communities to honour Yorkshire’s heritage and identity, emphasising its historical significance beyond modern administrative boundaries.
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The counties were never abolished. So why does everyone think they were?
The Government maintains that traditional county boundaries remain unchanged despite local government reorganisations in 1974, leading to widespread misconceptions about county identity.
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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.
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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