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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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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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Sussex Day: celebrating one historic county, from Chichester to Rye
On 16 June, Sussex Day celebrates the county’s rich heritage, community, and identity, reminding people of Sussex’s enduring significance beyond modern administrative boundaries.
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Boundary Signs to Be Unveiled at County Bridge, Barnard Castle
New road signs marking the historic border between North Riding of Yorkshire and County Durham will be unveiled on 15 June at County Bridge, Barnard Castle.
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Wiltshire Day: a day of celebration!
Wiltshire Day, celebrated annually on 5 June, honours Wiltshire’s heritage and identity, encouraging local pride and community engagement across its historic landscape.
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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.
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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