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Rogues’ Gallery: Scotland’s Worst-Named Councils

The deplorable practice of councils making inappropriate use of historic county names is sadly no less prevalent in Scotland than in England. Here we name and shame the worst offenders. Local government in Scotland is provided by 32 unitary councils which take the style “council” … Continue reading

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Government announces new ‘Lancashire and Yorkshire Strategic Authority’

AN EXPIRED APRIL FOOL – but don’t put it past them! English Devolution is proving a mixed-blessing for all who cherish our nation’s historic counties. On the positive side, in 2028 the remaining 1974 “county councils” will be replaced with many small unitary councils, most … Continue reading


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