Historic Counties Institute

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  • Warwickshire Day is about County – Not Councils

    Warwickshire Day is about County – Not Councils

    23 April 2026
    in Articles & Commentary

    Warwickshire Day celebrates the historic county’s identity, distinct from modern administrative changes, urging recognition of its enduring geography and rich heritage.

  • “Worcestershire” councils shake-up response

    “Worcestershire” councils shake-up response

    17 March 2026
    in Articles & Commentary

    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.

  • ‘Warwickshire’ shake-up Response

    ‘Warwickshire’ shake-up Response

    16 March 2026
    in Articles & Commentary

    ‘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.

  • Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Response

    Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Response

    13 March 2026
    in Articles & Commentary

    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).

Historic Counties Institute

Historic Counties Institute

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