Lancashire should start promoting and preserving its true roots before they fade into a forgotten history - with the first step being for Lancashire County Council to drop the word ‘county’ from its name.
That is the call from an organisation dedicated to defending the identity of Lancashire as it existed for almost a millennium before a major shake-up of local government exactly 50 years ago this week changed the perception of the place for all the generations born since. It was on 1st April, 1974 that a nationwide redrawing of the council map saw Lancashire redefined as a local authority area.
In its guidance on celebrating historic counties, the government describes them as “an important element of English traditions which support the identity and cultures of many of our local communities, giving people a sense of belonging, pride and community spirit”. “They continue to play an important part in the country’s sporting and cultural life as well as providing a reference point for local tourism and heritage. We should seek to strengthen the role that they can play,” the document adds.
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