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Greater Manchester and Merseyside are not geographic counties: what are they?
Greater Manchester and Merseyside are administrative regions, not geographic counties, spanning multiple historic counties. Their administrative boundaries do not alter the underlying geography.
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Counties corporate explained: did Bristol, York, Norwich and other cities become separate geographic counties?
Cities like Bristol, York, and Norwich gained county-corporate status, ensuring legal jurisdiction independence, but remained geographically part of their respective counties.
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Do postcodes tell you which county you are in?
UK postcodes aid mail delivery but do not define geographic counties, highlighting the distinction between postal and geographic boundaries essential for accurate location identification.
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Lancashire will not disappear: what local government reorganisation actually changes
The area governed by Lancashire County Council will undergo a significant reorganisation with four new unitary councils by April 2028, without altering Lancashire’s geographic identity.
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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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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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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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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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Respect Lancs AND Yorks in council overhaul
Consultation on local government restructuring in ‘Lancashire’: RealCounties emphasizes the need to respect historic county names amidst administrative changes.
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“Save Counties” – Lords
Lord Lexden urged the government to preserve Britain’s historic counties, seeking realignment with ceremonial counties and emphasizing their importance for national identity 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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