Borough status in the United Kingdom

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Borough status in the United Kingdom

Borough status in the United Kingdom is granted by royal charter

Royal Charter

A royal charter is a charter granted by a Monarch to create institutions or other forms of incorporated bodies . In the United Kingdom legal tradition a royal charter is in the form of letters patent....
to local government

Local government

Local governments are administrative offices that are smaller than a state. The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government....
districts in England

England

Wales

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and Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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. The status is purely honorary, and does not give any additional powers to the council or inhabitants of the district. In Scotland

Scotland

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, similarly chartered communities were known as royal burgh

Royal burgh

A royal burgh was a type of Scottish burgh which had been founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter. Although abolished in 1975, the term is still used in many of the former burghs....
s, although the status is no longer granted.

l the local government reforms of 1973

Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

Local Government Act 1972

The Local Government Act 1972 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, that reformed local government in the United Kingdom in England and Wales, on 1 April 1974....
, borough

Borough

A borough is an administrative division of various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
s were communities possessing charters of incorporation conferring considerable powers, and were governed by a municipal corporation headed by a mayor.

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Borough status in the United Kingdom is granted by royal charter

Royal Charter

Local government

England

Wales

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and Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Scotland

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, similarly chartered communities were known as royal burgh

Royal burgh

Origins of borough status

Until the local government reforms of 1973

Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

Local Government Act 1972

The Local Government Act 1972 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, that reformed local government in the United Kingdom in England and Wales, on 1 April 1974....
, borough

Borough

Municipal Corporations Act 1835

The Municipal Corporations Act 1835 - sometimes known as the Municipal Reform Act, was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in the the incorporated boroughs of England and Wales....
(1840

Municipal Corporations (Ireland) Act 1840

The Municipal Corporations Act 1840 , An Act for the Regulation of Municipal Corporations in Ireland, was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 10 August 1840....
in Ireland

Ireland

Ireland is the List of islands by area in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islet....
). By the time of their abolition there were three types:

County borough
County borough

County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control....
s
Municipal
Municipal borough

Municipal boroughs were a type of local government which existed in England and Wales between 1835 and 1974, in Northern Ireland from 1840 to 1973 and in the Republic of Ireland from 1840 to 2002....
or non-county boroughs
Rural borough
Local Government Act 1958

The Local Government Act 1958 was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom affecting local government in England and Wales outside London....
s

Many of the older boroughs could trace their origin to medieval charters or were boroughs by prescription, with Saxon

Anglo-Saxons

Anglo-Saxons is the term usually used to describe the invading tribes in the south and east of Great Britain starting from the early 5th century AD, and their creation of the English nation, lasting until the Norman conquest of England of 1066....
origins. Most of the boroughs created after 1835 were new industrial, resort or suburban towns that had grown up after the industrial revolution

Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a period in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, production, and transportation had a profound effect on the socioeconomics and cultural conditions in United Kingdom....
. Borough corporations could also have the status of a city

City status in the United Kingdom

City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city"....
.

For pre-1974 boroughs, see Municipal Corporations Act 1835

Municipal Corporations Act 1835

Boroughs incorporated in England and Wales 1835 - 1882

The Municipal Corporations Act 1835 reformed 178 existing boroughs. It also allowed for further towns to submit petitions for the grant of a charter of incorporation as a municipal borough....
, Unreformed boroughs in England and Wales 1835 - 1886

Unreformed boroughs in England and Wales 1835 - 1886

Unreformed boroughs were those corporate towns in England and Wales which had not been reformed by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835. A handful of these obtained new charters under the 1835 Act....
, Boroughs incorporated in England and Wales 1882 - 1974

Boroughs incorporated in England and Wales 1882 - 1974

The following is a list of towns in England and Wales which were granted charters of incorporation conferring borough status under the Municipal Corporations Act 1882....
, Municipal Corporations (Ireland) Act 1840

Municipal Corporations (Ireland) Act 1840

The Municipal Corporations Act 1840 , An Act for the Regulation of Municipal Corporations in Ireland, was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 10 August 1840....

Modern borough status

England and Wales

Outside Greater London

Greater London

Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The administrative area was officially created in 1965 and covers the City of London , the City of Westminster and the other 31 London boroughs....
, borough status is granted to metropolitan

Metropolitan borough

A metropolitan borough is a type of districts of England in England, and is a subdivision of a metropolitan county. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972, metropolitan boroughs are defined in English law as metropolitan districts, however all of them have been granted or regranted royal charters to give them borough status in...
and non-metropolitan district

Non-metropolitan district

Non-metropolitan districts, or colloquially 'shire districts', are a type of Districts of England in England. As originally created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan county in a so-called "two-tier" arrangement....
s under the provisions of section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972

Local Government Act 1972

The Local Government Act 1972 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, that reformed local government in the United Kingdom in England and Wales, on 1 April 1974....
. This section allows the council of a district to petition the monarch for a charter granting borough status. The resolution must have the support of at least two-thirds of the councillors. Having received the petition the monarch may, on the advice of the Privy Council

Privy council

A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a nation on how to exercise their Executive , typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchy....
grant a charter whereupon:

The district becomes a borough
The district council becomes the borough council
The chairman and vice-chairman become entitled to the style mayor and deputy mayor of the borough, except in councils that have an elected mayor under the Local Government Act 2000
Local Government Act 2000

The Local Government Act 2000 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales....
.

Charters granted under the 1972 Act may allow the borough council to appoint "local officers of dignity" previously appointed by an abolished borough corporation. Examples include:

Honorary Recorder: some borough and city councils have the right to appoint a circuit judge or recorder appointed under the Courts Act 1971
Courts Act 1971

The Courts Act 1971 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom the purpose of which was to reform and modernise the courts system of England and Wales....
as honorary recorder. Usually this is the senior judge in the council's area.
Sheriff
List of Shrievalties

This is a list of the currently-existing offices of High Sheriffs in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland, along with some minor Sheriffdoms in existence....
: These are appointed in a number of boroughs and cities that were formerly counties corporate
County corporate

A county corporate or corporate county was a form of local government in England, Ireland and Wales.Counties corporate were created during the Middle Ages, and were effectively small self-governing county....
.

There is no obligation on the council to appoint persons to these positions.

In some boroughs the mayor has the additional title as "Admiral of the Port", recalling an historic jurisdiction. The Lord Mayor of Chester is Admiral of the Dee, the Mayor of Medway is Admiral of the River Medway, and the Mayors of Poole and Southampton are Admirals of those ports.

Privileges or rights belonging to citizens or burgesses of a former borough can be transferred to the inhabitants of the new borough.

Borough councils are permitted to pass a resolution admitting "persons of distinction" and persons who have "rendered eminent service" to be an honorary freeman of the borough. This power has been used to grant freedom not only to individuals, but to units and ships of the armed forces.

England

Borough charters granted under section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972 to metropolitan and non-metropolitan district
Non-metropolitan district

Non-metropolitan districts, or colloquially 'shire districts', are a type of Districts of England in England. As originally created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan county in a so-called "two-tier" arrangement....
s of England

Name of District	Year of Charter	Previous Boroughs	Notes
Allerdale Allerdale Allerdale is a Non-metropolitan district with Borough status in England and Wales status, in Cumbria, England. It is Historic Counties of England part of the English county of Cumberland....	1995	Workington Workington Workington is a town and port on the west coast of Cumbria, England at the mouth of the River Derwent, Cumbria. Lying within the borough of Allerdale, Workington is southwest of Carlisle, west of Cockermouth, and southwest of Maryport.... (1883)	Charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... for Workington had existed 1974 to 1982
Amber Valley Amber Valley Amber Valley is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Derbyshire, England. It takes its name from the River Amber and covers a semi-rural area with a number of small towns formerly based around coal mining and engineering....	1988	None
Ashford Ashford (borough) Ashford is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Kent, England. Its council is based in the town of Ashford, Kent.The borough was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the borough of Tenterden with Ashford, Kent urban district, and the East Ashford Rural District, West Ashford Rural District and Tenterden Rural District Rural Distri...	1974	None
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley Barnsley is a metropolitan borough of the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, England. Its main town is Barnsley.The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east....	1974	Barnsley Barnsley Barnsley is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Dearne, north of the city of Sheffield, south of Leeds and west of Doncaster.... (1869)
Barrow-in-Furness Barrow-in-Furness (borough) Barrow-in-Furness is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in the United Kingdom in Cumbria, England. It is named after its main town, Barrow-in-Furness....	1974	Barrow-in-Furness Barrow-in-Furness Barrow-in-Furness , often known simply as Barrow, is an manufacturing and seaport which forms about half the territory of the wider Barrow-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria, England.... (1867)
Basingstoke and Deane Basingstoke and Deane Basingstoke and Deane is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hampshire, England. Its main town is Basingstoke. Other settlements include Bramley, Hampshire, Tadley, Kingsclere, Overton, Hampshire, Oakley, Hampshire, Whitchurch, Hampshire and the hamlet of Deane, Hampshire, some from Basingstoke....	1978	Basingstoke Basingstoke Basingstoke is a town#England and Wales in northeast Hampshire, England. It lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. It is southwest of London, northeast of Southampton, southwest of Reading, Berkshire, and northeast of the county town, Winchester.... (reformed 1835)	Basingstoke had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1978
Bath	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Bath (reformed 1835)	Abolished 1996
Bedford Bedford (borough) Bedford is a Non-metropolitan district with the status of a borough status in the United Kingdom in the East of England. Its council is based at Bedford, Bedfordshire, which also serves as the county town of Bedfordshire....	See North Bedfordshire
Berwick-upon-Tweed Berwick-upon-Tweed (borough) Berwick-upon-Tweed is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Northumberland in the north-east of England, on the border with Scotland. The district had a resident population of 25,949 according to the 2001 census, which also notes that it is the most ethnically homogeneous in the country, with 99.6% of the population recording themselves...	1974	Berwick-upon-Tweed (reformed 1835)	To be abolished in April 2009. Civic functions to be transferred to Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council.
Beverley Beverley (borough) Beverley was a Districts of England and Borough status in the United Kingdom of Humberside, England, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the previous borough of Beverley, with Beverley Rural District and Haltemprice....	1974	Beverley Beverley Beverley is a market town, civil parish and the county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, located between the River Hull and the Westwood.... (reformed 1835)	Renamed East Yorkshire Borough of Beverley Beverley (borough) Beverley was a Districts of England and Borough status in the United Kingdom of Humberside, England, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the previous borough of Beverley, with Beverley Rural District and Haltemprice.... 1981
Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham is a city status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. Birmingham is the most populous of England's English Core Cities Group, and is the List of United Kingdom cities by population British city after London, with a population of 1,010,200 ....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Birmingham (1838)
Blackburn Blackburn with Darwen Blackburn with Darwen is a unitary authority area in Lancashire, North West England England. It consists of Blackburn, the small town of Darwen to the south of it, and the surrounding countryside....	1974	Blackburn Blackburn Blackburn is a large town in Lancashire, England. It lies to the north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, east of the city of Preston, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester.... (1851), Darwen Darwen Darwen is a market town in Lancashire, England extending onto the West Pennine Moors. Along with its northerly neighbour, Blackburn, it forms the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen - a unitary authority area.... (1878)	Renamed Blackburn with Darwen Blackburn with Darwen Blackburn with Darwen is a unitary authority area in Lancashire, North West England England. It consists of Blackburn, the small town of Darwen to the south of it, and the surrounding countryside.... 1997
Blackpool Blackpool Blackpool is a seaside resort in Lancashire, England. Lying along the coast of the Irish Sea, it has a population of 142,900, making it the North West England#Important cities and towns settlement in North West England behind Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington....	1974	Blackpool (1876)
Blyth Valley Blyth Valley Blyth Valley is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in south-east Northumberland, England, bordering the North Sea and Tyne and Wear. The two principal towns are Blyth, Northumberland and Cramlington....	1974	Blyth Blyth, Northumberland Blyth is a town in southeast Northumberland, England. It lies on the coast, to the south of the River Blyth, Northumberland and is approximately 21 kilometres northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne.... (1922)	To be abolished in April 2009. Charter trustees likely to be formed.
Bolton Metropolitan Borough of Bolton The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It is named after its largest town Bolton, but covers a far larger area including six smaller towns and a number of villages around the West Pennine Moors....	1974	Bolton Bolton Bolton is a large town in Greater Manchester, in the North West England region of England.Situated close to the West Pennine Moors, north west of the city of Manchester, it is the largest and most populous settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, the former county borough of Bolton has a population of 139,403, though this figure d... (1838)
Boothferry Boothferry (district) The Borough of Boothferry was, from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996, a Districts of England with borough status in the United Kingdom within the non-metropolitan county of Humberside....	1978	Goole Goole Goole is a town, civil parish and seaport located approximately inland on the River Ouse, Yorkshire in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The port is "highly versatile", and is capable of handling nearly 3 million tonnes of cargo per annum, making it one of the most important ports on the east coast of England.... (1933)	Goole had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1978. Abolished 1996
Boston Boston (borough) Boston is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Lincolnshire, England. Its council is based in the town of Boston, Lincolnshire. It lies around N53?0'0" W0?0'0"....	1974	Boston Boston, Lincolnshire Boston is a town and small port in Lincolnshire, on the east coast of England. It is the largest town of the wider Boston local government district and has a total population of 35,124.... (reformed 1835)
Bournemouth Bournemouth Bournemouth is a large town in the Bournemouth in Dorset, England. The town has a population of 163,444 according to the United Kingdom Census 2001, making it the largest settlement in Dorset....	1974	Bournemouth (1890)
Bracknell Forest Bracknell Forest Bracknell Forest is a unitary authority and borough in Berkshire in southern England. It covers the towns of Bracknell, North Ascot, Sandhurst, Crowthorne and surrounding villages and hamlets....	1988	None
Bradford City of Bradford City of Bradford is a Local government in England of West Yorkshire, England, with the status of a metropolitan borough and a city status in the United Kingdom....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Bradford Bradford Bradford lies at the heart of the City of Bradford, a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the foothills of the Pennines, west of Leeds, and northwest of Wakefield.... (1847)
Brentwood Brentwood (borough) Brentwood is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Essex in the East of England....	1993	None
Brighton Brighton Brighton is a city on the south coast of England and, with its neighbours Hove and Portslade, forms the Brighton and Hove.The ancient settlement of Brighthelmston dates from before the Domesday Book , but it emerged as a health resort during the 18th Century and became a destination for day-trippers after the arrival of the railway in...	1974	Brighton (1854)	Abolished 1997
Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Brighton and Hove is a unitary authority area and city status in the United Kingdom on the south coast of England. It is England's most populous Seaside resort city....	1997	Formed from Brighton, Hove districts
Bristol Bristol Bristol is a City status in the United Kingdom, unitary authority area and Ceremonial counties of England in South West England, west of London, and east of Cardiff....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Bristol (reformed 1835)
Broxbourne Broxbourne (borough) Broxbourne is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Cheshunt, other towns include Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross....	1974	None
Broxtowe Broxtowe Broxtowe is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Nottinghamshire, England, west of the city of Nottingham. It is part of the Greater Nottingham metropolitan area....	1977	None
Burnley Burnley (borough) Burnley is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Lancashire in North West England, named for its main town, Burnley. It has been governed by the Liberal Democrats since 2008....	1974	Burnley Burnley Burnley is a large market town in the Burnley in Lancashire, England, with a population of around 73,500. It lies east of Blackburn and east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder, Lancashire and River Brun.... (1861)
Bury Metropolitan Borough of Bury The Metropolitan borough of Bury is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in the northwest of England. Lying to the north of the City of Manchester, the borough consists of six towns: Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Greater Manchester, Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, Whitefield, Greater Manchester and Prestwich, and has a population of 1...	1974	Bury Bury Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester.... (1876)
Calderdale Calderdale The Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale is a metropolitan borough of the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, England, through which the upper part of the River Calder flows, and from which it takes its name....	1974	Halifax Halifax, West Yorkshire Halifax is a large market town within the Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England, with a population of 82,056 in the United Kingdom Census 2001.... (1848), Brighouse Brighouse Brighouse is the second largest town in the metropolitan district of Calderdale in the county of West Yorkshire, England.The United Kingdom Census 2001 gave the town's population as 32,198.... (1893), Todmorden Todmorden Todmorden is a market town and civil parish, within the Calderdale, in West Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the Upper Calder Valley and has a total population of 11,826.... (1896)
Cambridge Cambridge The city status in the United Kingdom of Cambridge is a College town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies about 50 miles north of London....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Cambridge Cambridge The city status in the United Kingdom of Cambridge is a College town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies about 50 miles north of London.... (reformed 1835)
Canterbury City of Canterbury The City of Canterbury is a Non-metropolitan district with List of cities in the United Kingdom in Kent, England. The main settlement in the district is Canterbury, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Canterbury Canterbury Canterbury lies at the heart of the City of Canterbury, a local government district of Kent, in South East England. It lies on the River Stour.... (reformed 1835)
Carlisle City of Carlisle City of Carlisle is a Non-metropolitan district with List of cities in the United Kingdom in Cumbria, England. It has a population of around 100,739 ....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Carlisle Carlisle Carlisle is in the City of Carlisle, a district of Cumbria in North West England. It is located at the confluence of the rivers River Eden, Cumbria, River Caldew and River Petteril, south of the Anglo-Scottish border.... (reformed 1835)
Castle Morpeth Castle Morpeth Castle Morpeth is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Northumberland, England. Its administrative centre is Morpeth, Northumberland.The district was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the borough of Morpeth, Northumberland and Morpeth Rural District, along with part of Castle Ward Rural District....	1974	Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland Morpeth is the county town of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the River Wansbeck which flows east through the town. The town is a mile from the A1 road , which bypasses it.... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished in April 2009. Charter trustees may be formed.
Castle Point Castle Point Castle Point is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in south Essex. The borough comprises the towns of Canvey Island, Hadleigh, Essex, South Benfleet, and Thundersley which also provides the site of the council headquarters....	1992	None
Charnwood Charnwood (borough) Charnwood is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in northern Leicestershire, England. It is named for Charnwood Forest, which it contains....	1974	Loughborough Loughborough Loughborough is a town within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England. It had a population of 57,600 in 2004. It is the second largest settlement in Leicestershire after Leicester, is the seat of Charnwood Borough Council, and the home of Loughborough University.... (1888)
Chelmsford Chelmsford (borough) Chelmsford is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Essex, England. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex....	1975	Chelmsford Chelmsford Chelmsford is the county town of Essex, England - the principal settlement of the borough of Chelmsford . It is located northeast of Charing Cross in London.... (1888)	Chelmsford had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1975
Cheltenham Cheltenham Cheltenham , or Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, England. The town has a population of 110,013 . The people of the town are known as "Cheltonians"....	1974	Cheltenham Cheltenham Cheltenham , or Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, England. The town has a population of 110,013 . The people of the town are known as "Cheltonians".... (1876)
Cheshire East Cheshire East Cheshire East Council, is the name for a new unitary authority in Cheshire. It will come into force from April 2009 as part of the 2009 structural changes to local government in England, by virtue of an order under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007....	2009	Congleton Congleton (borough) Congleton is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Cheshire, in North West England. It covers Congleton, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich and Sandbach.... , Crewe and Nantwich Crewe and Nantwich Crewe and Nantwich is one of six Non-metropolitan districts in the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England of Cheshire, England. It has a population of 111,007.... , Macclesfield Macclesfield (borough) Macclesfield is a Non-metropolitan district, borough and Macclesfield in Cheshire England. It includes the towns of Bollington, Knutsford, Macclesfield and Wilmslow and its wide area includes the villages and hamlets of Adlington, Cheshire, Disley, Gawsworth, Hurdsfield, Kerridge, Pott Shrigley, Poynton, Prestbury, Cheshire, Rainow, Styal,...	To be created in April 2009
Cheshire West and Chester Cheshire West and Chester Cheshire West and Chester is the name for a new unitary authority area in Cheshire. It will come into force from April 2009, as part of the 2009 structural changes to local government in England, by virtue of an order under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007....	2009	Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston Ellesmere Port and Neston Ellesmere Port and Neston is a non-metropolitan district with Borough status in the United Kingdom in Cheshire, England. It covers the southern part of the Wirral Peninsula, that part which is not included in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.... , Vale Royal Vale Royal Vale Royal is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Cheshire, England....	To be created in April 2009
Chester	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Chester Chester Chester is the county town of Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee, Wales, close to the border with Wales, it is home to 77,040 inhabitants, and is the largest and most populous settlement of the wider local government district of the Chester , which had a population of 118,210 according to the United Kingdom Census 2001.... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished April 2009
Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield is a market town and a Borough status in the United Kingdom of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of the city of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers River Rother, South Yorkshire and River Hipper....	1974	Chesterfield Chesterfield Chesterfield is a market town and a Borough status in the United Kingdom of Derbyshire, England. It lies north of the city of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers River Rother, South Yorkshire and River Hipper.... (reformed 1835)
Chorley Chorley (borough) Chorley is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status, in Lancashire, England. It was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the existing borough of Chorley with the urban districts of Adlington, Lancashire and Withnell, and Chorley Rural District....	1974	Chorley Chorley Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry. As recently as the 1970s the skyline was dominated by numerous factory chimneys, but most are now demolished: remnants of the industrial past include Morrison's chimney and a few other mill buildings, and the streets of... (1881)
Christchurch Christchurch, Dorset Christchurch is a borough and town in Dorset on the English Channel coast, adjoining Bournemouth in the west, with the New Forest to the east. Formerly in Hampshire, it is the most easterly borough in Dorset....	1974	Christchurch Christchurch, Dorset Christchurch is a borough and town in Dorset on the English Channel coast, adjoining Bournemouth in the west, with the New Forest to the east. Formerly in Hampshire, it is the most easterly borough in Dorset.... (reformed 1886)
Cleethorpes Cleethorpes Cleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the River Humber....	1975	Cleethorpes Cleethorpes Cleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the River Humber.... (1936)	Cleethorpes had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1975. Borough abolished 1996
Colchester Colchester (borough) Colchester is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Essex, England, the district is named after its main town, Colchester. The borough covers an area of and stretches from Dedham Vale on the Suffolk, England border in the north to Mersea Island on the Colne Estuary in the south....	1974	Colchester Colchester Colchester is a town, and the largest settlement within the Colchester , in Essex, England.It has a population of List of English cities by population.... (reformed 1835)
Congleton Congleton (borough) Congleton is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Cheshire, in North West England. It covers Congleton, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich and Sandbach....	1974	Congleton Congleton Congleton is a town and civil parish in Cheshire, England, on the banks of the River Dane, and to the west of the Macclesfield Canal. It has a population of 22,763.... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished April 2009
Copeland Copeland, Cumbria Copeland is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in western Cumbria, England. Its council is based in Whitehaven. It was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the borough of Whitehaven, Ennerdale Rural District and Millom Rural District....	1974	Whitehaven Whitehaven Whitehaven is a town and port on the coast of Cumbria, historically and traditionally located in the ancient county of Cumberland England. It is the administrative centre of the Copeland, Cumbria.... (1894)
Corby Corby Corby is an industrial town and a Non-metropolitan district located 13km north of Kettering in Northamptonshire, England. The district as a whole had a population of 53,174 at the United Kingdom Census 2001; the town on its own accounted for 49,222 of this figure....	1993	None
Coventry Coventry Coventry is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. With a population of 303,475 at the United Kingdom Census 2001 , Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Coventry Coventry Coventry is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. With a population of 303,475 at the United Kingdom Census 2001 , Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom.... (reformed 1835)
Crawley Crawley Crawley is a town and local government district with Borough status in England and Wales in West Sussex, England. It is south of London, north of Brighton and Hove, and northeast of the county town of Chichester, covers an area of and had a population of 99,744 at the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001....	1976	None
Crewe and Nantwich Crewe and Nantwich Crewe and Nantwich is one of six Non-metropolitan districts in the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England of Cheshire, England. It has a population of 111,007....	1974	Crewe Crewe Crewe is a town in Cheshire, England. It is the largest town in the borough of Crewe and Nantwich, in which it is the only unparished area. According to the 2001 census the urban area had a population of 67,683.... (1877)	To be abolished April 2009
Dacorum Dacorum Dacorum is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. It includes the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, and Kings Langley....	1984	Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom with a population of 81,143 at the United Kingdom Census 2001 . Developed after World War II as a new town, it has existed as a settlement since the 8th century.... (1898)	Hemel Hempstead had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1984
Darlington Darlington (borough) Darlington is a Districts of England and borough in North East England England. In 2003 it had a resident population of 98,210. It borders County Durham to the north and west, North Yorkshire to the south along the line of the River Tees, and Stockton-on-Tees to the east....	1974	Darlington Darlington Darlington is a town in the ceremonial county of County Durham, England, and the main population centre in the Darlington . Darlington has a resident population of 97,838.... (1867)
Dartford Dartford (borough) Note that this article discusses the local government district as a whole: see Dartford for more specific information on the town itselfDartford is the name given to a Non-metropolitan district and borough in north west Kent, England, which takes its name from its administrative capital....	1977	Dartford Dartford Dartford is the principal town in the Dartford . It is situated in the northwest corner of Kent, England, 16 miles east south-east of central London.... (1933)	Dartford had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1977
Derby Derby Derby is a city status in the United Kingdom in the East Midlands region of England in the United Kingdom. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent, Derbyshire and is located in the south of the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... in 1977)	Derby Derby Derby is a city status in the United Kingdom in the East Midlands region of England in the United Kingdom. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent, Derbyshire and is located in the south of the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire.... (reformed 1835)
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber Region of England.In addition to the town of Doncaster, the borough covers Mexborough, Conisbrough, Thorne and Finningley, where the former Royal Air Force Vulcan bomber base was converted into a passenger airport, Robin Hood Airpo...	1974	Doncaster Doncaster Doncaster is a large town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is located about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny".... (reformed 1835)
Dudley Metropolitan Borough of Dudley The Metropolitan borough of Dudley is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It was created in 1974, and is made up of the towns of Dudley , Stourbridge, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, Amblecote, Sedgley and Coseley....	1974	Dudley Dudley Dudley is a large town in the West Midlands , England, with a population of List of English cities by population. Since 1974 it has been the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Dudley; the original County Borough had undergone a lesser expansion in 1966.... (1865), Stourbridge Stourbridge Stourbridge is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, in the West Midlands of England. Historic counties of England part of Worcestershire, Stourbridge was a centre of glass, and today includes the suburbs of Amblecote, Lye, West Midlands, Norton, West Midlands, Oldswinford, Pedmore, Wollaston, West Midlands and Wollescote.... (1914), Halesowen Halesowen Halesowen is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, in the West Midlands , England.The population, as measured by the United Kingdom Census 2001, was 57,918.... (1936)
Durham City of Durham City of Durham is a non-metropolitan district of County Durham, England, with the status of a City status in the United Kingdom. Its main settlement is Durham....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Durham and Framwelgate Durham Durham is a city in North East England. It lies at the heart of the City of Durham local government district. It is the county town of County Durham.... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished April 2009. Charter Trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... likely to be established.
East Staffordshire East Staffordshire East Staffordshire is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Staffordshire in England. It has two main towns, Burton upon Trent, famous for its breweries, and Uttoxeter, for its racecourse....	1992	Burton upon Trent Burton upon Trent Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a large town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England.... (1878)	Charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... for Burton functioned 1974 - 1992. They were formally abolished in 2003.
East Yorkshire East Yorkshire (district) The Borough of East Yorkshire was one of nine local government districts of Englands of the county of Humberside, England from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996....	See North Wolds
East Yorkshire Borough of Beverley Beverley (borough) Beverley was a Districts of England and Borough status in the United Kingdom of Humberside, England, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the previous borough of Beverley, with Beverley Rural District and Haltemprice....	See Beverley
Eastbourne Eastbourne Eastbourne is a large town and borough of East Sussex, on the south coast of England, with an estimated population of 94,816 as of 2007. The area has seen human activity since the stone age and it remained one of small settlements until the 19th century when its four hamlets gradually merged to form a town....	1974	Eastbourne Eastbourne Eastbourne is a large town and borough of East Sussex, on the south coast of England, with an estimated population of 94,816 as of 2007. The area has seen human activity since the stone age and it remained one of small settlements until the 19th century when its four hamlets gradually merged to form a town.... (1883)
Eastleigh Eastleigh (borough) The Borough of Eastleigh is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hampshire, England, bordering the unitary authority of Southampton, Test Valley, the City of Winchester and the borough of Fareham ....	1974	Eastleigh Eastleigh Eastleigh is a former railway town in Hampshire, England, and the main town in the Eastleigh . The town lies between Southampton and Winchester, Hampshire, and is part of the South Hampshire conurbation.... (1936)
Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port and Neston Ellesmere Port and Neston is a non-metropolitan district with Borough status in the United Kingdom in Cheshire, England. It covers the southern part of the Wirral Peninsula, that part which is not included in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral....	1974	Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port Ellesmere Port is a large industrial town and cargo port in the borough of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England, situated in the south of the Wirral Peninsula on the estuary of the River Mersey, to the north of Chester.... (1955)	renamed Ellesmere Port and Neston Ellesmere Port and Neston Ellesmere Port and Neston is a non-metropolitan district with Borough status in the United Kingdom in Cheshire, England. It covers the southern part of the Wirral Peninsula, that part which is not included in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.... 1976. To be abolished April 2009.
Elmbridge Elmbridge Elmbridge is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Esher. The district has only one civil parish, which is Claygate....	1974	None
Epsom and Ewell Epsom and Ewell Epsom and Ewell is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey, England, covering Epsom and Ewell. The borough was in the Metropolitan Police Service despite being outside modern Greater London....	1974	Epsom and Ewell Epsom and Ewell Epsom and Ewell is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey, England, covering Epsom and Ewell. The borough was in the Metropolitan Police Service despite being outside modern Greater London.... (1937)
Erewash Erewash Erewash is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in eastern Derbyshire, England, to the east of Derby, England and the west of Nottingham. It contains the towns of Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Sandiacre and List of civil parishes in Derbyshire#Erewash....	1975	Ilkeston Ilkeston Ilkeston is a town within the Erewash, in Derbyshire, England. It lies on the River Erewash, from which the local borough takes its name. Its population at the 2001 census was 37,550.... (1887)	Ilkeston had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1975
Exeter Exeter Exeter Exeter was the most south-westerly Roman fortified settlement in Roman Britain and has existed since time immemorial. Exeter Cathedral, founded in 1050 is Anglicanism....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Exeter Exeter Exeter Exeter was the most south-westerly Roman fortified settlement in Roman Britain and has existed since time immemorial. Exeter Cathedral, founded in 1050 is Anglicanism.... (reformed 1835)
Fareham Fareham (borough) Fareham is a Non-metropolitan district and Borough status in the United Kingdom in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Fareham. Other places within the Borough include Portchester, Stubbington, Hill Head, Titchfield, Warsash, Locks Heath, Sarisbury and half of Whiteley....	1974	None
Fylde	1974	Lytham St. Annes (1922)
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead Gateshead is a metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, in north-east England. It is named for its main town, Gateshead. Other settlements include Rowlands Gill, Whickham, Blaydon and Ryton, Tyne and Wear....	1974	Gateshead Gateshead Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England. It lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne, England, opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. Gateshead town centre and Newcastle city centre are very close to one another, and together they form the urban core of Tyneside.... (reformed 1835)
Gedling Gedling Gedling is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. Its council is based in Arnold, Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Greater Nottingham metropolitan area lying to the North and East of the City of Nottingham....	1974	None
Gillingham	1974	Gillingham (1903)	Abolished 1996
Glanford	1974	None	Abolished 1996
Gloucester Gloucester Gloucester is a city status in the United Kingdom, Non-metropolitan district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West England region of England....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Gloucester Gloucester Gloucester is a city status in the United Kingdom, Non-metropolitan district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West England region of England.... (reformed 1835)
Gosport Gosport Gosport is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Hampshire with around 79,000 resident inhabitants , with a further 5-10,000 during the summer months, situated on the south coast of England....	1974	Gosport Gosport Gosport is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Hampshire with around 79,000 resident inhabitants , with a further 5-10,000 during the summer months, situated on the south coast of England.... (1922)
Gravesham Gravesham Gravesham is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in the north-west of Kent, England. It has borders with The River Thames to the north; the city of Medway to the east; the borough of Tonbridge and Malling ; and the boroughs of Sevenoaks and Dartford to the west....	1974	Gravesend Gravesend, Kent Gravesend is a town in northwest Kent, England, on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex, England. It is the administrative town of the Districts of England of Gravesham and, because of its geographical position, has always had an important role to play in the history and communications of this part of England.... (reformed 1835)
Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth (borough) The Borough of Great Yarmouth is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Norfolk, England. It is named after its main town, Great Yarmouth....	1974	Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is at the mouth of the River Yare, 20 miles east of Norwich.... (reformed 1835)
Grimsby	1974	Grimsby (reformed 1835)	Renamed Great Grimsby 1979, abolished 1996.
Guildford Guildford (borough) Guildford is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey, England. It is named after Guildford where its council is based.The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merge of the municipal borough of Guildford, and Guildford Rural District....	1974	Guildford Guildford Guildford is the county town of Surrey, England, as well as the seat for the Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region.... (reformed 1835)
Halton Halton (borough) Halton is a local government district in North West England, with Borough status in the United Kingdom and administered by a unitary authority. It was created in 1974 as a district of Cheshire, and became a unitary authority area on 1 April 1998....	1974	Widnes Widnes Widnes is an industrial town within the Halton , in Cheshire, England, with an urban area population of 57,663 in 2004. It is located on the northern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form the River Mersey#Runcorn Gap.... (1892)
Harrogate Harrogate (borough) Harrogate is a Non-metropolitan district and borough of North Yorkshire, England. Its council is based in the town of Harrogate but it also includes surrounding towns and villages....	1974	Harrogate Harrogate Harrogate is a large, wealthy spa town in North Yorkshire, England. The town is a popular tourist destination; its spa waters and the Harlow Carr are among the visitor attractions.... (1884)
Hartlepool Hartlepool (borough) Hartlepool is a Districts of England and borough in the ceremonial county of County Durham, North East England England. In 2003 it had a resident population of 90,161....	1974	Hartlepool Hartlepool Hartlepool is a North Sea port in North East England. It is within the unitary authority area of the Hartlepool , for ceremonial purposes part of County Durham.... formed 1967 from Hartlepool Hartlepool Hartlepool is a North Sea port in North East England. It is within the unitary authority area of the Hartlepool , for ceremonial purposes part of County Durham.... (1850), West Hartlepool West Hartlepool This article refers to the place; for the Rugby Football Club see West Hartlepool R.F.C.West Hartlepool refers to the western part of the modern Hartlepool in North East England.... (1887)
Hastings Hastings Hastings is a town and Borough status in the United Kingdom on the coast of East Sussex in England. It includes originally separate settlements, as well as the inevitable growth of the town through the building of new estates....	1974	Hastings Hastings Hastings is a town and Borough status in the United Kingdom on the coast of East Sussex in England. It includes originally separate settlements, as well as the inevitable growth of the town through the building of new estates.... (reformed 1835)
Havant Havant (borough) Havant is a Non-metropolitan district and Borough status in the United Kingdom in Hampshire, England. Its council is based in Havant. Other places within the Borough include Bedhampton, Cowplain, Emsworth, Hayling Island, Purbrook, Waterlooville and Widley....	1974	None
Hereford Hereford Hereford is a cathedral city City status in the United Kingdom, civil parish and county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately east of the border with Wales, southwest of Worcester, and northwest of Gloucester....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Hereford Hereford Hereford is a cathedral city City status in the United Kingdom, civil parish and county town of Herefordshire, England. It lies on the River Wye, approximately east of the border with Wales, southwest of Worcester, and northwest of Gloucester.... (reformed 1835)	Abolished 1998
Hertsmere Hertsmere Hertsmere is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other towns in the borough include Bushey, Oxhey, Elstree, Radlett and Potters Bar....	1977	None
High Peak High Peak High Peak is a Non-metropolitan district and borough of the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. Administered from Chapel-en-le-Frith, it is mostly composed of high moorland plateau in the Dark Peak of the Peak District....	1974	Glossop Glossop Glossop is a small market town within the High Peak in Derbyshire, England. It lies on the Glossop Brook, a tributary of the River Etherow, about east of the city of Manchester, west of the city of Sheffield and from Matlock, Derbyshire, the county town.... (1866), Buxton Buxton Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England. Located close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park".... (1917)
Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in south-western Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council....	1974	None
Holderness Holderness Holderness is an area of the East Riding of Yorkshire, on the east coast of England. An area of rich agricultural land, Holderness was marshland until it was drained in the Middle Ages....	1977	Hedon Hedon Hedon is a small town and civil parish in Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately east of Kingston upon Hull city centre.... (1861) (formed a town council in 1974)	Abolished 1996
Hove Hove Hove is a town on the south coast of England, immediately to the west of its larger neighbour Brighton, with which it forms the unitary authority Brighton and Hove....	1974	Hove Hove Hove is a town on the south coast of England, immediately to the west of its larger neighbour Brighton, with which it forms the unitary authority Brighton and Hove.... (1898)	Abolished 1997
Hyndburn Hyndburn Hyndburn is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Accrington. The district is named after the River Hyndburn....	1974	Accrington Accrington Accrington is a town within the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, in North West England. It lies about north of Manchester city centre and north of Greater Manchester situated on the mostly culvert River Hyndburn.... (1878)
Ipswich Ipswich Ipswich is a non-metropolitan district and the county town of Suffolk, England on the estuary of the River Orwell. Nearby towns are Felixstowe in Suffolk, Harwich in Essex and Colchester also in Essex....	1974	Ipswich Ipswich Ipswich is a non-metropolitan district and the county town of Suffolk, England on the estuary of the River Orwell. Nearby towns are Felixstowe in Suffolk, Harwich in Essex and Colchester also in Essex.... (reformed 1835)
Kettering Kettering (borough) Kettering is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Northamptonshire, England. It is named after its main town Kettering where the council is based....	1974	Kettering Kettering Kettering is a town in Northamptonshire, England. It is the main town within the Kettering .Kettering is on the River Ise, a tributary of the River Nene and is town twinning with Lahnstein, Germany and Kettering, Ohio, in the United States.... (1938)
King's Lynn and West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn....	See West Norfolk
Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull , almost invariably referred to as Hull, is a City status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull , almost invariably referred to as Hull, is a City status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.... (reformed 1835)
Kingswood Kingswood (borough) Kingswood was, from 1974 to 1996, a non-metropolitan district of the County of Avon, England.It was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by the merger of the Kingswood, South Gloucestershire and Mangotsfield urban districts with Warmley Rural District from the administrative county of Gloucestershire....	1987	None	Abolished 1996
Kirklees Kirklees The Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees is a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. It has a population of 401,000 and includes the settlements of Batley, Birstall, West Yorkshire, Cleckheaton, Denby Dale, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Kirkburton, Marsden, West Yorkshire, Meltham, Mirfield and Slaithwaite....	1974	Dewsbury Dewsbury Dewsbury is a market town within the Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It is to the west of Wakefield, and lies by the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation.... (1862), \|Huddersfield Huddersfield Huddersfield is a large market town within the Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city.... (1868), Batley Batley Batley is a town within the Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England. It lies southeast of Bradford, southwests of Leeds and north of Dewsbury, near the M62 motorway.... (1868), Spenborough Spenborough Spenborough was a municipal borough in what is now the Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It was created as an urban district of the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1915 by the merger of Gomersal, Cleckheaton, Liversedge urban districts.... (1955)
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley The Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England. It comprises the towns of Kirkby, Prescot, Huyton, Whiston, Merseyside, Halewood and Cronton; Kirkby, Huyton, and Prescot being the major commercial centres....	1974	None
Lancaster City of Lancaster City of Lancaster is a Non-metropolitan district with city status in the United Kingdom in Lancashire, England. Its main town is Lancaster, Lancashire, from which it obtained its city status....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Lancaster Lancaster, Lancashire Lancaster is a City status in the United Kingdom in North West England and the county town of Lancashire. It is situated on the River Lune and has a population of 45,952.... (reformed 1835)
Langbaurgh Redcar and Cleveland The borough of Redcar & Cleveland is a unitary authority in the ceremonial counties of England of North Yorkshire, England consisting of Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, and small towns such as Brotton, Skelton-in-Cleveland and Loftus, North Yorkshire....	1974	Formed from part of Teesside Teesside Teesside is the name given to the conurbation in the North East England of England made up of the towns of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Redcar, Billingham and surrounding settlements.... county borough County borough County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control.... , created in 1967, and including Redcar Redcar Redcar is a seaside resort in the North East England, and the principal town in the unitary authority of Redcar and Cleveland in the ceremonial counties of England of North Yorkshire.... (incorporated in 1921)	Renamed Langbaurgh on Tees 1988 Renamed Redcar and Cleveland 1996
Leeds City of Leeds City of Leeds is a local government district of West Yorkshire, England, with the status of a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Leeds Leeds Leeds is located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England. It is the urban core and administrative centre of the wider metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds.... (reformed 1835)
Leicester Leicester Leicester is a city status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England. It is the county town of Leicestershire....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Leicester Leicester Leicester is a city status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England. It is the county town of Leicestershire.... (reformed 1835)
Lincoln Lincoln, Lincolnshire Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of around 101,000 - the 2001 census gave the entire urban area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Lincoln, Lincolnshire Lincoln, Lincolnshire Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of around 101,000 - the 2001 census gave the entire urban area of Lincoln a population of 120,779.... (reformed 1835)
Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool [] is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a History of borough status in England and Wales in 1207 and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1880....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool [] is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a History of borough status in England and Wales in 1207 and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1880.... (reformed 1835)
Luton Luton Luton is a large town in the East of England England, 32 miles north of London. Historically, Luton is within the county of Bedfordshire, and since 1997, the town has been a unitary authority....	1974	Luton Luton Luton is a large town in the East of England England, 32 miles north of London. Historically, Luton is within the county of Bedfordshire, and since 1997, the town has been a unitary authority.... (1876)
Macclesfield Macclesfield (borough) Macclesfield is a Non-metropolitan district, borough and Macclesfield in Cheshire England. It includes the towns of Bollington, Knutsford, Macclesfield and Wilmslow and its wide area includes the villages and hamlets of Adlington, Cheshire, Disley, Gawsworth, Hurdsfield, Kerridge, Pott Shrigley, Poynton, Prestbury, Cheshire, Rainow, Styal,...	1974	Macclesfield Macclesfield Macclesfield is a market town in Cheshire, England with a population of about 50,688 . It is the largest settlement and administrative centre of the Macclesfield .... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished April 2009
Maidstone Maidstone (borough) Maidstone is a Non-metropolitan district, with Borough status in the United Kingdom, in Kent, England. Its administrative centre is Maidstone which is also the County town of Kent....	1974	Maidstone Maidstone Maidstone is the county town of Kent, England, south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town linking Maidstone to Rochester and the Thames Estuary.... (reformed 1835)
Manchester Manchester Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. Manchester was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1853....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Manchester Manchester Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. Manchester was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1853.... (1838)
Medina	1974	Newport Newport, Isle of Wight Newport is a civil parish and the county town of the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Newport has a population of 23,957 according to the United Kingdom Census 2001 The town is situated slightly to the north of the centre of the island, at the head of the navigable section of the River Medina, which flows northward t... (reformed 1835), Ryde Ryde Ryde is a United Kingdom seaside town, civil parish and the most populous town and urban area on the Isle of Wight, with a population of approximately 30,000.... (1868)	Abolished 1995
Medway Medway Medway is a conurbation and unitary authority in South East England. The Unitary Authority was formed in 1998 when the City of Rochester-upon-Medway amalgamated with Gillingham Borough Council to form Medway Council, a unitary authority independent of Kent County Council, though still within the Ceremonial counties of England of Kent.... (1)	1974	Rochester (reformed 1835), Chatham Chatham, Medway Chatham is a large area within Medway, Kent, in South East England. It developed around a 17th-century naval dockyard on the River Medway, and was once a separate town.... (1890)	Renamed Rochester-upon-Medway 1979, and awarded city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... . Abolished 1998
Medway Medway Medway is a conurbation and unitary authority in South East England. The Unitary Authority was formed in 1998 when the City of Rochester-upon-Medway amalgamated with Gillingham Borough Council to form Medway Council, a unitary authority independent of Kent County Council, though still within the Ceremonial counties of England of Kent.... (2)	1998	From Rochester upon Medway, Gillingham boroughs (qv)
Melton Melton Melton is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. It is named after its main town, Melton Mowbray....	1974	None
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Middlesbrough is a town in the Tees Valley conurbation of North East England and sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. It is the largest and most populous settlement within the Middlesbrough , which encompasses the town and several outlying villages which have become suburbs....	1974	Formed from part of Teesside Teesside Teesside is the name given to the conurbation in the North East England of England made up of the towns of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Redcar, Billingham and surrounding settlements.... county borough County borough County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control.... , created in 1967, and including Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Middlesbrough is a town in the Tees Valley conurbation of North East England and sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. It is the largest and most populous settlement within the Middlesbrough , which encompasses the town and several outlying villages which have become suburbs.... (incorporated in 1853)
Milton Keynes Milton Keynes (borough) The Borough of Milton Keynes is a unitary authority and borough in south central England, at the northern tip of the South East England Regions of England....	1974	None
Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme (borough) Newcastle-under-Lyme is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Staffordshire, England.It is named after its main town of Newcastle-under-Lyme where the council is based, but also includes the town of Kidsgrove, the villages of Silverdale, Staffordshire and Keele, and the rural area surrounding Audley, Staffordshire....	1974	Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme, known simply as "castle" to many local people, is a market town in Staffordshire, England, and is the principal town of the Newcastle-under-Lyme .... (reformed 1835)
Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, the city developed from a Roman Empire settlement called Pons Aelius, though it owes its name to the Newcastle Castle built in 1080, by Robert Curthose, the eldest son of...	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Situated on the north bank of the River Tyne, the city developed from a Roman Empire settlement called Pons Aelius, though it owes its name to the Newcastle Castle built in 1080, by Robert Curthose, the eldest son of... (reformed 1835)
Northampton Northampton Northampton is a large market town and Non-metropolitan district in the East Midlands region of England. It is about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, and lies on the River Nene....	1974	Northampton Northampton Northampton is a large market town and Non-metropolitan district in the East Midlands region of England. It is about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, and lies on the River Nene.... ] (reformed 1835)
North Bedfordshire Bedford (borough) Bedford is a Non-metropolitan district with the status of a borough status in the United Kingdom in the East of England. Its council is based at Bedford, Bedfordshire, which also serves as the county town of Bedfordshire....	1975	Bedford Bedford Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, in the East of England. It is a large town and the administrative centre for the wider Bedford . According to Bedfordshire County Council's estimates, the town had a population of 79,190 in mid 2005, with 19,720 in the adjacent town of Kempston.... (reformed 1835)	Renamed Bedford 1992
North East Lincolnshire North East Lincolnshire North East Lincolnshire is a unitary authority in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, bordering the unitary authority of North Lincolnshire and the administrative county of Lincolnshire....	1996	From Cleethorpes Cleethorpes (borough) Cleethorpes was a Districts of England in Humberside, England from 1974 to 1996. It was granted Borough status in the United Kingdom in 1975.... , Great Grimsby boroughs (qv)	Both former boroughs formed charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established....
North Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire is a unitary authority area in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in England. For Ceremonial counties of England it is part of Lincolnshire....	1998	Formed from Boothferry Boothferry (district) The Borough of Boothferry was, from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996, a Districts of England with borough status in the United Kingdom within the non-metropolitan county of Humberside.... , Glanford, and Scunthorpe boroughs (qv)	Scunthorpe's mayoralty is continued by charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established....
North Tyneside North Tyneside North Tyneside is a metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear in the North East England of England. Its seat is at the Town Hall, Wallsend.Created in 1974, the borough lies within the Historic counties of England of Northumberland....	1974	Tynemouth Tynemouth Tynemouth is a town and historic resort in Tyne and Wear, England, situated at the mouth of the River Tyne, England, between North Shields and Whitley Bay .... (1849), Wallsend Wallsend Wallsend is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian's Wall.... (1901)
North Warwickshire North Warwickshire North Warwickshire is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Warwickshire, England. The main town in the district is Atherstone where the council is based....	1974	None
North Wolds East Yorkshire (district) The Borough of East Yorkshire was one of nine local government districts of Englands of the county of Humberside, England from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996....	1974	Bridlington Bridlington Bridlington is a town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It has a population of over 33,000 and is twinned with Millau, France and Bad Salzuflen, Germany.... (1899)	Renamed East Yorkshire East Yorkshire (district) The Borough of East Yorkshire was one of nine local government districts of Englands of the county of Humberside, England from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996.... 1981. Abolished 1996
Norwich Norwich Norwich , is a city status in the United Kingdom in Norfolk, East Anglia which is in Eastern England. It is the regional administrative centre and county city of Norfolk....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Norwich Norwich Norwich , is a city status in the United Kingdom in Norfolk, East Anglia which is in Eastern England. It is the regional administrative centre and county city of Norfolk.... (reformed 1835)
Nottingham Nottingham Nottingham is one of the three major city status in the United Kingdom in the East Midlands and is in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, England....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Nottingham Nottingham Nottingham is one of the three major city status in the United Kingdom in the East Midlands and is in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, England.... (reformed 1835)
Nuneaton Nuneaton and Bedworth Nuneaton and Bedworth is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the Green belt land in between....	1974	Nuneaton Nuneaton Nuneaton is the List of Warwickshire towns by population in the England county of Warwickshire, and the Nuneaton and Bedworth. Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Hall just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for much of her early life.... (1907)	Renamed Nuneaton and Bedworth Nuneaton and Bedworth Nuneaton and Bedworth is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the Green belt land in between.... 1980
Oadby and Wigston Oadby and Wigston Oadby and Wigston is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in the England county of Leicestershire. It is composed of the areas of Oadby, Wigston Magna and South Wigston....	1974	None
Oldham Metropolitan Borough of Oldham The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. It is named after its largest town, Oldham, but covers a far larger area totaling , which includes the towns of Chadderton, Failsworth, Royton, and Shaw and Crompton....	1974	Oldham Oldham Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers River Irk and River Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester.... (1849)
Oswestry Oswestry (borough) Oswestry is a small Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Shropshire, England. It is the smallest of the five districts of Shropshire in terms of both population and land area....	1974	Oswestry Oswestry Oswestry is a town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, very close to the Wales border. It is at the junction of the A5 road , A483 road, and A495 road roads.... Rural Borough (reformed 1835)	To be abolished in April 2009.
Oxford Oxford Oxford is a City status in the United Kingdom, and the county town of Oxfordshire, in South East England. It has a population of 151,000. The rivers River Cherwell and River Thames run through Oxford and meet south of the city centre....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Oxford Oxford Oxford is a City status in the United Kingdom, and the county town of Oxfordshire, in South East England. It has a population of 151,000. The rivers River Cherwell and River Thames run through Oxford and meet south of the city centre.... (reformed 1835)
Pendle Pendle Pendle is a Non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England, on the North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire borders. It adjoins the Lancashire boroughs of Burnley and Ribble Valley....	1976	Nelson Nelson, Lancashire Nelson is a town and civil parish in the Pendle in Lancashire, England, with a population of 28,998 in 2001. It lies 4 miles north of Burnley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.... (1890), Colne Colne Colne is the second largest town and civil parish in the Pendle in Lancashire, England, with a population of around 20,000. It lies 6 miles north-east of Burnley, 25 miles east of Preston, 25 miles north of Manchester and 30 miles west of Leeds.... (1895)
Peterborough Peterborough Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of as of June 2006. For ceremonial counties of England purposes it is in the Counties of England of Cambridgeshire....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Peterborough Peterborough Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of as of June 2006. For ceremonial counties of England purposes it is in the Counties of England of Cambridgeshire.... (1874)
Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth is a City status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority on the coast of Devon, England, about south west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers River Plym to the east and River Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth is a City status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority on the coast of Devon, England, about south west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers River Plym to the east and River Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound.... (reformed 1835)
Poole Poole Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in Dorset on the south coast of England. The town is east of Dorchester, Dorset, and Bournemouth adjoins Poole to the east....	1974	Poole Poole Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in Dorset on the south coast of England. The town is east of Dorchester, Dorset, and Bournemouth adjoins Poole to the east.... (reformed 1835)
Portsmouth Portsmouth Portsmouth city status in the United Kingdom located in the Counties of England of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and is located on Portsea Island....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Portsmouth Portsmouth Portsmouth city status in the United Kingdom located in the Counties of England of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and is located on Portsea Island.... (reformed 1835)
Preston Preston Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district of Lancashire, in North West England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom's reign....	1974 (granted city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... in 2002)	Preston Preston Preston is a city and non-metropolitan district of Lancashire, in North West England. It is located on the north bank of the River Ribble, and was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom's reign.... (reformed 1835)
Reading	1974	Reading (reformed 1835)
Redcar and Cleveland Redcar and Cleveland The borough of Redcar & Cleveland is a unitary authority in the ceremonial counties of England of North Yorkshire, England consisting of Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, and small towns such as Brotton, Skelton-in-Cleveland and Loftus, North Yorkshire....	See Langbaurgh
Redditch Redditch Redditch is a town and Non-metropolitan district in north-east Worcestershire, England. The district had a population of 79,216 in 2005....	1980	None
Reigate and Banstead Reigate and Banstead Reigate and Banstead is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in east Surrey England. It covers the towns of Reigate, Surrey, Banstead, Redhill, Surrey and Horley....	1974	Reigate Reigate Reigate is a historic market town in Surrey, England at the foot of the North Downs, and in the London commuter belt. It is one of the main constituents of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead.... (reformed (1863)
Restormel Restormel Restormel is a Borough status in the United Kingdom of Cornwall, United Kingdom, one of the six administrative divisions that make up the county....	1974	St. Austell with Fowey St. Austell with Fowey St Austell with Fowey was a municipal borough in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It was created in 1968 by a merger of the historic borough of Fowey and the much more populous St Austell urban district.... (formed 1968, including Fowey Fowey Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, UK. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 2,273.... 1913)	To be abolished in April 2009. The civic regalia etcetera is likely to pass to one of the town councils in the area.
Ribble Valley Ribble Valley Ribble Valley is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status within the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Clitheroe....	1974	Clitheroe Clitheroe Clitheroe is a town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England. It lies on the southern edge of the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists in the area.... (reformed 1835)
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. It is named after its largest town, Rochdale, but spans a far larger area which includes the towns of Middleton, Greater Manchester, Heywood, Greater Manchester, Littleborough, Greater Manchester and Milnrow, and the village of Wardle,...	1974	Rochdale Rochdale Rochdale is a large market town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the foothills of the Pennines on the River Roch, north-northwest of Oldham, and north-northeast of the city of Manchester.... (1856), Heywood Heywood, Greater Manchester Heywood is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Roch and is east of Bury, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north of the city of Manchester.... (1881), Middleton Middleton, Greater Manchester Middleton is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Irk, south-southeast of Rochdale, and north-northeast of the city of Manchester.... (1886)
Rochester upon Medway	See Medway (1)
Rossendale Rossendale Rossendale is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status. It is made up of a number of small former mill towns in Lancashire, England centred around the valley of the River Irwell in the industrial North West England....	1974	Bacup (1882), Haslingden Haslingden Haslingden is a small town in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, England. It is 19 miles north of Manchester. The name means 'valley of the hazels', though the town is in fact set on a high and windy hill.... (1891), Rawtenstall Rawtenstall Rawtenstall is a town at the centre of the Rossendale Valley, in Lancashire, England. It is the seat for the Borough of Rossendale, in which it is located.... (1891)
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham Rotherham is a metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. It is named for its main town, Rotherham. Despite a swing against Labour in 2008, it is one of the safest Labour councils in the country and now their only safe council in Yorkshire....	1974	Rotherham Rotherham Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, South Yorkshire, close to its confluence with the River Rother, South Yorkshire, between Sheffield and Doncaster.... , (1871)
Rugby Rugby (borough) Rugby is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in eastern Warwickshire, England.The borough comprises the town of Rugby, Warwickshire where the council has its headquarters, and the rural areas surrounding the town....	1974	Rugby Rugby, Warwickshire Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England, on the River Avon, Warwickshire. The town has a population of 61,988... (1932)
Runnymede Runnymede (borough) Runnymede is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in the England county of Surrey.Runnymede is entirely civil parish and is largely built-up, although with expanses of countryside....	1978	None
Rushcliffe Rushcliffe Rushcliffe is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. Its council is based in West Bridgford. It was formed on 1 April 1974 by merging the West Bridgford Urban District, the Bingham Rural District and part of Basford Rural District....	1974	None
Rushmoor Rushmoor Rushmoor is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hampshire, England. It covers the towns of Aldershot and Farnborough, Hampshire.It was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the borough of Aldershot and the Farnborough, Hampshire urban district....	1974	Aldershot Aldershot Aldershot is a town in the England county of Hampshire, located on heathland about 60 km southwest of London. The town is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council.... (1922)
St Albans City and District of St Albans The City and District of St Albans is a Non-metropolitan district, in Hertfordshire, England.The district includes:* St Albans * Harpenden ...	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	St Albans St Albans Saint Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans.... (reformed 1835)
St Edmundsbury St Edmundsbury (borough) St Edmundsbury is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Suffolk, England. It is named after its main town, Bury St Edmunds. The second town in the district is Haverhill, Suffolk....	1974	Bury St Edmunds (reformed 1835)
St Helens Metropolitan Borough of St Helens The Metropolitan Borough of St Helens is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, in North West England England. It is named after its largest town, St Helens, Merseyside, though covers a much wider area which includes the settlements of Newton-le-Willows, Earlestown, Haydock, Rainhill, Eccleston , Clock Face, Merseyside, Billinge and Winstanley...	1974	St Helens St Helens, Merseyside St Helens is a large town in Merseyside, England. It is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens with a population of just over 100,000 of an urban area with a total population of 176,843 at the time of the United Kingdom Census 2001.... (1868)
Salford City of Salford The City of Salford is a local government district of Greater Manchester, England, with the status of a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Salford County Borough of Salford Salford was, from 1844 to 1974, a local government district in the northwest of England, coterminate with Salford. It was granted City status in the United Kingdom in 1926.... (1844), Eccles Eccles, Greater Manchester Eccles is a town within the City of Salford, a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. It lies on sloping ground between the M602 motorway , and the Manchester Ship Canal .... (1892), Swinton and Pendlebury Swinton and Pendlebury Swinton and Pendlebury was a local government district in the Administrative counties of England of Lancashire, England. It was created in 1894 as an urban district and enlarged in 1934, gaining the status of municipal borough.... (1934)
Sandwell Sandwell Sandwell is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is made up of the towns of Oldbury, West Midlands, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury, Cradley Heath, Tividale and West Bromwich....	1974	West Bromwich West Bromwich West Bromwich is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, in the West Midlands , England. It is north west of Birmingham lying on the A41 road London-to-Birkenhead road.... (1882), and including since 1966 the former borough of Tipton Tipton Tipton is a town in the Sandwell borough of the West Midlands , England, with a population of around 47,000.Tipton is located about halfway between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.... (incorporated 1938); Warley County Borough of Warley Warley was, from 1966 to 1974, a county borough and civil parish formed by the combination of the existing county borough of Smethwick with the municipal boroughs of Oldbury, West Midlands and Rowley Regis, by recommendation of the Local Government Commission for England .... (formed 1966, including the boroughs of Smethwick Smethwick Smethwick is a town in the Birmingham, in the West Midlands of England. It is situated on the edge of the city of Birmingham, within the Historic counties of England of Staffordshire.... incorporated in 1899, Rowley Regis Rowley Regis Rowley Regis is a town in the Sandwell metropolitan borough of the West Midlands , and a part of the Black Country in the United Kingdom. Being part of the Black Country, locals speak with the traditional dialect, though in a form which is regarded by many as the quickest and the hardest to understand.... in 1933, and Oldbury Oldbury, West Midlands Oldbury is a town in the West Midlands in England. It is a part of the Black Country and the administrative centre of the borough of Sandwell.... in 1935)
Scarborough Scarborough (borough) Scarborough is a non-metropolitan district and borough of North Yorkshire, England. In addition to the town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, it covers a large stretch of the coast of Yorkshire, including Whitby and Filey....	1974	Scarborough (reformed 1835)
Scunthorpe Scunthorpe Scunthorpe is a town within North Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and has an estimated total resident population of 72,514....	1974	Scunthorpe Scunthorpe Scunthorpe is a town within North Lincolnshire, England. It is the administrative centre of the North Lincolnshire unitary authority, and has an estimated total resident population of 72,514.... (1936)	Abolished 1996
Sedgefield Sedgefield (borough) Sedgefield is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in County Durham, in north-east England. It has a population of about 87,000 . It is named after Sedgefield; but its largest town is Newton Aycliffe....	1996	None	To be abolished April 2009. Mayoralty to be continued by Sedgefield Town Council
Sefton	1975	Southport Southport Southport is a seaside resort within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. The town is located on the Irish Sea coast, to the north of Liverpool and west-southwest of Preston.... (1866), Bootle Bootle Bootle is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. It is 4 miles to the north of Liverpool city centre, and has a total resident population of 77,640.... (1868), Crosby Crosby Crosby may refer to:... (1937)	All three towns formed charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1975
Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield is a city status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England. It is so named because of its origins in a field on the River Sheaf that runs through the city....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield is a city status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England. It is so named because of its origins in a field on the River Sheaf that runs through the city.... (1843)
Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Shropshire, England.Shrewsbury is the only town in the borough; Atcham, although itself only a village, is included in the name as a reflection of the incorporation into the borough of the former Atcham Rural District....	1974	Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, in the West Midlands of England. Lying on the River Severn, it is home to 70,689 inhabitants, and is the primary settlement of the borough of Shrewsbury and Atcham, which has a population of 95,850.... (reformed 1835)	To be abolished in April 2009. A Shrewsbury Town Council is likely to be formed.
Slough Slough Slough is a Borough status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area within the Ceremonial counties of England of Berkshire, England, situated west of London....	1974	Slough Slough Slough is a Borough status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area within the Ceremonial counties of England of Berkshire, England, situated west of London.... (1938)
Solihull Metropolitan Borough of Solihull The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is a metropolitan borough in the ceremonial county of West Midlands in the United Kingdom. It is named after its main town of Solihull, which is the seat of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council....	1974	Solihull Solihull Solihull is a large town in the West Midlands of England, with a population of 94,753. It is a part of the West Midlands conurbation and is located 9 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre.... (1954)
Southampton Southampton Southampton is the largest City status in the United Kingdom in the ceremonial county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England, and is sited around 100 km south-west of London and 30 km north-west of Portsmouth....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Southampton Southampton Southampton is the largest City status in the United Kingdom in the ceremonial county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England, and is sited around 100 km south-west of London and 30 km north-west of Portsmouth.... (reformed 1835)
Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea is a unitary authority area, town, and seaside resort in the ceremonial counties of England of Essex in the East of England England....	1974	Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea is a unitary authority area, town, and seaside resort in the ceremonial counties of England of Essex in the East of England England.... (1892)
South Ribble South Ribble South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland, Lancashire. In May 2007 it was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country....	1974	None
South Tyneside South Tyneside South Tyneside is a metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear in North East England England.It is bordered by four other boroughs - Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead to the west, Sunderland in the south, and North Tyneside to the north....	1974	South Shields South Shields South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne, England. The town has a population of about 90,000 and is part of the Metropolitan_borough of South Tyneside, which includes the riverside towns of Jarrow and Hebburn and the villages of Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn.... (1850), Jarrow Jarrow Jarrow is a town in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located on the River Tyne and has a population of around 27,000 .... (1875)
South Wight South Wight South Wight was a non-metropolitan district with the borough status in the United Kingdom on the Isle of Wight in England from 1974 to 1995.The district was formed by the Local Government Act 1972, and was a merger of Sandown-Shanklin and Ventnor urban districts and Isle of Wight Rural District....	1975	None	Abolished 1995
Spelthorne Spelthorne Spelthorne is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Surrey, England. It includes the towns of Ashford, Surrey, Laleham, Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell and Sunbury-on-Thames....	1974	None
Stafford Stafford (borough) Stafford is a Non-metropolitan district with Borough status in the United Kingdom in Staffordshire in England. It is named after and includes the town of Stafford....	1974	Stafford Stafford Stafford is the county town of Staffordshire in England. It lies in the north of the West Midlands , between Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent. The population of Stafford was given in the 2001 census as 63,681, with that of the wider Stafford as 124,531.... (reformed 1835)
Stevenage Stevenage Stevenage is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England. It is to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1 road , and is between Letchworth to the north, and Welwyn Garden City to the south....	1974	None
Stockport Metropolitan Borough of Stockport The Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in north west England, centered around the town of Stockport....	1974	Stockport Stockport Stockport is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground on the River Mersey at the influx of the rivers River Goyt and River Tame, Greater Manchester, southeast of the city of Manchester.... (reformed 1835)
Stockton-on-Tees Stockton-on-Tees (borough) Stockton-on-Tees is a unitary authority area and Borough status in the United Kingdom in the Tees Valley area of North East England, with a population in 2001 of 178,408, rising to 185,880 in 2005 estimates....	1974	Formed from part of Teesside Teesside Teesside is the name given to the conurbation in the North East England of England made up of the towns of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Redcar, Billingham and surrounding settlements.... county borough County borough County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control.... , created in 1967, and including Stockton-on-Tees Stockton-on-Tees Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in North East England England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority area and borough of Stockton-on-Tees.... (reformed 1835) and Thornaby-on-Tees Thornaby-on-Tees Thornaby-on-Tees is a town and civil parish within the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees, in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It is on the south bank of the River Tees, three miles southeast of Stockton-on-Tees, and four miles southwest of Middlesbrough town centre and has a population of 22,620.... (incorporated in 1892)
Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent is a City status in the United Kingdom in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of ....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Stoke on Trent Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent is a City status in the United Kingdom in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of .... formed 1910, including boroughs of Hanley (incorporated in 1857), Longton Longton, Staffordshire Longton is a southern district of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, and is known locally as the "Neck End" of the city. Longton is one of the six towns of "the Potteries" which formed the City of Stoke-on-Trent in 1925.... (1865), Burslem Burslem The town of Burslem, known as the Mother Town, is one of the six towns that amalgamated to form the current city of Stoke-on-Trent, in the ceremonial counties of England of Staffordshire, in the Midlands of England.... (1878), Stoke-upon-Trent Stoke-upon-Trent Stoke, or to give it its full name, Stoke-upon-Trent is a component town of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, in the ceremonial counties of England of Staffordshire, England.... (1874).
Sunderland City of Sunderland The city of Sunderland is a local government district of Tyne and Wear, in North East England, with the status of a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough....	1974 (granted city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... in 1992)	Sunderland Sunderland Sunderland is a city in Tyne and Wear, England. It was formerly a county borough but now forms part of the City of Sunderland. It is situated at the mouth of the River Wear.... (reformed 1835)
Surrey Heath Surrey Heath Surrey Heath is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Camberley. Much of the area is within the Green belt ....	1974	None
Swale Swale Swale is a Non-metropolitan district in Kent, England. Its council is based in Sittingbourne. The borough is named after the narrow channel called The Swale, a channel that separates the mainland of Kent from the Isle of Sheppey, and which occupies the central part of the district....	1977	Faversham Faversham Faversham is a town in Kent, England, in the district of Swale, roughly halfway between Sittingbourne and Canterbury. The parish of Faversham includes an ancient sea port and market town, some 48 miles east of London, off the London to Dover A2 road , 18 miles east north-east of Maidstone and 9 miles west of Canterbury.... (reformed 1835), Queenborough-in-Sheppey Queenborough-in-Sheppey Queenborough-in-Sheppey was a municipal borough in Kent, England from 1968, to 1974. It was created a merger of the municipal borough of Queenborough, with the Sheerness urban district and Sheppey Rural District, and occupied the entire Isle of Sheppey.... (created 1968, including borough of Queenborough Queenborough Queenborough is a small town on the Isle of Sheppey in the Swale borough of Kent in South East England.Queenborough is two miles south of Sheerness.... , reformed in 1885)	Queenborough-in-Sheppey formed charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1977
Swindon Swindon (borough) The Borough of Swindon is a local government district in South West England England. It is centred on the town of Swindon and forms part of the ceremonial counties of England of Wiltshire....	See Thamesdown
Tameside Tameside The Metropolitan Borough of Tameside is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. It is named after the River Tame, Greater Manchester which flows through the borough and consists of the nine towns of Ashton-under-Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Greater Manchester, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Greater Manchester, Mottram in...	1974	Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne is a market town in the Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Tame, Greater Manchester, on undulating land at the foothills of the Pennines.... (1847), Stalybridge Stalybridge Stalybridge is a town within the Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It is to the northwest of Glossop, to the east of Manchester and to the north of Stockport.... (1857), Hyde Hyde, Greater Manchester Hyde is a town within the Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. Historic counties of England a part of Cheshire, Hyde has a population of 31,253 .... (1881), Mossley Mossley Mossley is a small town and civil parish within the Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. The town is located in the upper section of the River Tame, Greater Manchester valley in the foothills of the Pennines, northeast of Ashton-under-Lyne and east of Manchester.... (1885), Dukinfield Dukinfield Dukinfield is a small town within the Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies in central Tameside on the south bank of the River Tame, Greater Manchester, opposite Ashton-under-Lyne, and is east of the city of Manchester.... (1899)
Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Staffordshire, England, located 14 miles north-east of Birmingham city centre and 103 miles north-west of London....	1974	Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Staffordshire, England, located 14 miles north-east of Birmingham city centre and 103 miles north-west of London.... (reformed 1835)
Taunton Deane Taunton Deane Taunton Deane is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Somerset, England. Its council is based in Taunton.The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the Taunton, Wellington, Somerset, Taunton Rural District, and Wellington Rural District, Somerset....	1975	Taunton Taunton Taunton is the county town of Somerset, England. The town, including its suburbs, had an estimated population of 61,400 in 2001. It is the largest town in the non-metropolitan county of Somerset.... (1885)	Taunton had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974 - 1975
Telford and Wrekin Telford and Wrekin Telford and Wrekin is a unitary authority districts of England with borough status in the West Midlands of England. The district was created in 1974 as The Wrekin, then a non-metropolitan district of Shropshire....	2002	None
Test Valley Test Valley Test Valley is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Hampshire, England, named after the valley of the River Test. Its council is based in Andover, Hampshire....	1976	Andover Andover, Hampshire Andover is a town in the England county of Hampshire. The town is situated on the River Anton some 18.5 miles west of the town of Basingstoke, 18.5 miles north-west of the city of Winchester and 25 miles north of the city of Southampton.... , Romsey Romsey Romsey is a small market town in the county of Hampshire, England.It is 8 miles northwest of Southampton and 11 miles south-west of Winchester.... , both reformed 1835	Andover had charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... 1974-1976. Romsey formed a town council.
Tewkesbury Tewkesbury (borough) Tewkesbury is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Gloucestershire, in the West Country of England. It is named after its main town, Tewkesbury....	1974	Tewkesbury Tewkesbury Tewkesbury is a town in Gloucestershire, England. It stands at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon, Warwickshire, and also minor tributaries the Swilgate and Carrant Brook.... (reformed 1835)
Thamesdown Swindon (borough) The Borough of Swindon is a local government district in South West England England. It is centred on the town of Swindon and forms part of the ceremonial counties of England of Wiltshire....	1974	Swindon Swindon Swindon is a City sized town and unitary borough authority in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire in South West England England. It is midway between Bristol, west and Reading, Berkshire, east.... (1900)	Renamed Swindon 1997
Thurrock Thurrock Thurrock is a unitary authority with borough status in the England ceremonial county of Essex. It is part of the London commuter belt and an area of regeneration within the Thames Gateway redevelopment zone....	1974	None
Tonbridge and Malling Tonbridge and Malling Tonbridge and Malling is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in the England county of Kent.Tonbridge and Malling borough covers an area from the North Downs at Burham and Snodland in the north to the town of Tonbridge in the south....	1984	None
Torbay Torbay Torbay is an east-facing bay and natural harbour, at the western most end of Lyme Bay in the south-west of England, situated roughly midway between the cities of Exeter and Plymouth....	1974	County borough County borough County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control.... of Torbay Torbay Torbay is an east-facing bay and natural harbour, at the western most end of Lyme Bay in the south-west of England, situated roughly midway between the cities of Exeter and Plymouth.... - created 1968, and including the borough of Torquay Torquay Torquay is a town in the unitary authority of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England. It lies 16 miles south of Exeter along the A380 road on the north of Torbay, 38 miles north-east of Plymouth and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay.... incorporated in 1892
Trafford Trafford The Metropolitan Borough of Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It has a population of 211,800, covers , and includes the towns of Altrincham, Partington, Greater Manchester, Sale, Greater Manchester, Stretford, and Urmston....	1974	Stretford Stretford Stretford is a town within the Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. Lying on flat ground between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, it is to the southwest of Manchester City Centre, south-southwest of Salford and northeast of Altrincham.... (1933), Sale Sale, Greater Manchester Sale is a town within the Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on flat ground on the south bank of the River Mersey, south of Stretford, northeast of Altrincham, and southwest of the city of Manchester.... (1935), Altrincham Altrincham Altrincham is a market town within the Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on flat ground south of the River Mersey about southwest of Manchester City Centre, south-southwest of Sale, Greater Manchester and east of Warrington.... (1937)
Tunbridge Wells	1974	Royal Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells is a town in west Kent, England, about south-southeast of central London, bordering the county of East Sussex. It is situated at the northern edge of the Weald, the sandstone geology of which is exemplified by the rock formations at the Wellington Rocks and High Rocks.... (1888)	Charter trustees Charter Trustees In England and Wales, charter trustees are set up to maintain the continuity of a town charter or city charter after a district with the status of a borough or city has been abolished, until such time as a parish council is established.... for Royal Tunbridge Wells existed from April 1 to December 20, 1974
Vale Royal Vale Royal Vale Royal is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Cheshire, England....	1988	None	To be abolished April 2009
Wakefield City of Wakefield The City of Wakefield is a Local government in England of West Yorkshire, England, with the status of a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Pontefract Pontefract Pontefract is a market town in West Yorkshire, England, near the A1 road , the M62 motorway, and Castleford. It is one of the five towns in the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield and has a population of approximately 35,000.... (reformed 1835), Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield lies at the heart of the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. Located by the River Calder, it had a population of 76,886 in 2001.... (1848), Ossett Ossett Ossett is a market town within the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It is located on junction 40 of the M1 motorway, half-way between Dewsbury, to the west, and Wakefield, to the east.... (1890), Castleford Castleford Castleford is one of the five towns within the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. It is near to Pontefract, and has a population of 37,525 according to the 2001 Census.... (1955)
Walsall Metropolitan Borough of Walsall The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall is a metropolitan borough of the West Midlands , England. It is named after Walsall, its administrative headquarters....	1974	Walsall Walsall Walsall is a large industrial town in the West Midlands of England. It is located northwest of Birmingham and east of Wolverhampton. Historic counties of England a part of Staffordshire, Walsall is a component area of the West Midlands conurbation, and is sometimes described as part of the Black Country.... (reformed 1835)
Warrington Warrington Warrington is a large town, borough status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley....	1974	Warrington Warrington Warrington is a large town, borough status in the United Kingdom and unitary authority area in Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley.... (1847)
Watford Watford Watford is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England, situated 19 miles northwest of London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway....	1974	Watford Watford Watford is a town and Non-metropolitan district in Hertfordshire, England, situated 19 miles northwest of London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway.... (1922)
Waverley Waverley, Surrey Waverley is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Surrey, England. The borough's headquarters are in the town of Godalming, although the largest town is Farnham, Surrey....	1984	Godalming Godalming Godalming is a town in the Waverley, Surrey district of the county of Surrey, England, south of Guildford. It is built on the banks of the River Wey and is a prosperous stockbroker belt commuter town for London.... (reformed 1835)	Godalming formed a town council in 1974
Wellingborough Wellingborough (borough) Wellingborough is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Northamptonshire, England. It is named after Wellingborough, its main town, but also includes surrounding rural areas....	1974	None
Welwyn Hatfield Welwyn Hatfield The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield is a Non-metropolitan district in southern Hertfordshire, England.Its covers the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, Hertfordshire, along with numerous smaller settlements from Woolmer Green in the north to Little Heath in the south....	2006	None
West Devon West Devon West Devon is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Devon, England. Towns in the district include Chagford, Okehampton, Princetown and Tavistock, Devon where the council is based....	1982	Okehampton Okehampton Okehampton is a town and civil parish in Devon, England, at the northern edge of Dartmoor, on the River Okement. The border of the Dartmoor National Park is just south of the town.... (reformed 1885	Okehampton formed a town council in 1974
West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn....	1981	King's Lynn King's Lynn King's Lynn is a town and port in Norfolk, England. Over the years, the town has been known variously as Bishop's Lynn and Lynn Regis, while it is frequently referred to by locals as simply Lynn, the Celtic languages word for lake.... (reformed 1835)	Renamed King's Lynn and West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn.... 1981
West Lancashire West Lancashire West Lancashire is a Non-metropolitan district of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Ormskirk. The district was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of Ormskirk Urban District and Skelmersdale and Holland urban districts along with part of West Lancashire Rural District and part of Wigan Rural District....	2009	None
Weymouth and Portland Weymouth and Portland Weymouth and Portland is a Non-metropolitan district and borough in Dorset, England. It consists of the resort of Weymouth, Dorset and the Isle of Portland, and includes the areas of Wyke Regis, Dorset, Preston, Dorset, Melcombe Regis, Upwey, Dorset, Broadwey, Fortuneswell and Easton, Dorset....	1974	Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Weymouth and Melcombe Regis was a borough in England. It was formed by a charter of Elizabeth I of England, amalgamating the towns of Weymouth, Dorset and Melcombe Regis in 1571.... (reformed 1835)
Wigan Metropolitan Borough of Wigan The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. It is named after its main component town, Wigan, but covers a far larger area, which includes the towns of Leigh, Greater Manchester, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ince-in-Makerfield, and Hindley, Greater Manchester....	1974	Wigan Wigan Wigan is a large town in Greater Manchester in England. It stands on the River Douglas, south of Preston, west-northwest of Manchester, and east-northeast of Liverpool.... (reformed 1835), Leigh Leigh, Greater Manchester Leigh is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England. It is south east of Wigan, and 12 miles west of Manchester.... (1899)
Winchester City of Winchester Winchester is a Non-metropolitan district in Hampshire, England, with City status in the United Kingdom. It covers an area of central Hampshire including the city of Winchester itself, and neighbouring towns and villages including New Alresford, Colden Common and Bishops Waltham....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Winchester Winchester Winchester is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. It lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of the River Itchen, Hampshire.... (reformed 1835)
Windsor and Maidenhead	1974 (Royal Borough)	Windsor Windsor, Berkshire Windsor is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is best known as the site of Windsor Castle.... , Maidenhead Maidenhead Maidenhead is a town within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, England. It lies on the River Thames and is situated west of Charing Cross in London.... , both reformed 1835
Wirral Metropolitan Borough of Wirral The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, North West England, which occupies the northern part of the Wirral Peninsula....	1974	Birkenhead Birkenhead Birkenhead is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in Merseyside, England. It is on the Wirral Peninsula, along the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite the city of Liverpool.... (1877), Wallasey Wallasey Wallasey is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England, on the mouth of the River Mersey, at the northeastern corner of the Wirral Peninsula.... (1910), Bebington Bebington Bebington is a small town and Ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England. It lies south of Liverpool and west southwest of Manchester, along the River Mersey on the eastern side of the Wirral Peninsula.... (1937)
Woking Woking Woking is a large town and civil parish that shares its name with the surrounding Non-metropolitan district, located in the west of Surrey, England....	1974	none
Wokingham Wokingham (district) Wokingham is a Districts of England in Berkshire, United Kingdom. It is named after its main town, Wokingham. Other places in the district include Arborfield, Barkham, Charvil, Earley, Finchampstead, Hurst, Berkshire, Sonning, Remenham, Ruscombe, Shinfield, Twyford, Berkshire, Wargrave, Winnersh and Woodley....	2007	None
Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wolverhampton is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough of the West Midlands , England. In 2004, the local government district had an estimated population of 239,100; the wider Urban Area had a population of List of English cities by population, which makes it the 13th most populous city in England....	1974. Granted city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... 2000	Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wolverhampton is a City status in the United Kingdom and metropolitan borough of the West Midlands , England. In 2004, the local government district had an estimated population of 239,100; the wider Urban Area had a population of List of English cities by population, which makes it the 13th most populous city in England.... (1848). Had absorbed the borough of Bilston Bilston Bilston is a town in England's West Midlands county region]]). It is situated in the south-eastern corner of the City of Wolverhampton. Three Ward of Wolverhampton City Council cover the town: Bilston East and Bilston North, which are almost entirely comprise parts of the historic Borough of Bilston, and Ettingshall which comprise a part of... in 1967 (incorporated in 1938).
Worcester Worcester Worcester is a City status in the United Kingdom and county town of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some 30 miles southwest of Birmingham, 29 miles north of Gloucester, and has an estimated population of 94,300 people....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Worcester Worcester Worcester is a City status in the United Kingdom and county town of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some 30 miles southwest of Birmingham, 29 miles north of Gloucester, and has an estimated population of 94,300 people.... (reformed 1835)
Worthing Worthing Worthing is a large seaside resort town and a local government borough in West Sussex, England. Around 100,000 people live within the borough itself and 183,000 in the urban area....	1974	Worthing Worthing Worthing is a large seaside resort town and a local government borough in West Sussex, England. Around 100,000 people live within the borough itself and 183,000 in the urban area.... , 1890
Wyre Wyre Wyre is a Non-metropolitan district with borough status in Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Poulton-le-Fylde.The district is named after the River Wyre, which runs through the district....	1974	Fleetwood Fleetwood Fleetwood is a town within the Wyre district of Lancashire, England, lying at the northwest corner of the Fylde. It had a population of 26,840 people at the United Kingdom Census 2001.... (1933)
York York York is a walled city, sited at the confluence of the rivers River Ouse, Yorkshire and River Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city status in the United Kingdom is noted for its rich heritage and it has played an important role throughout much of its almost 2,000 year existence.... (1)	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	York York York is a walled city, sited at the confluence of the rivers River Ouse, Yorkshire and River Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city status in the United Kingdom is noted for its rich heritage and it has played an important role throughout much of its almost 2,000 year existence.... (reformed 1835)	The District was abolished and replaced with a larger unitary authority in 1996
York York York is a walled city, sited at the confluence of the rivers River Ouse, Yorkshire and River Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city status in the United Kingdom is noted for its rich heritage and it has played an important role throughout much of its almost 2,000 year existence.... (2)	1996 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Created in 1996. Inherited traditions from the smaller York district.

Greater London is divided into thirty-two London borough

London borough

The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Inner London comprises twelve of these boroughs plus the City of London....
s. Their borough status dates from 1965, although each of them had previously included municipal

Municipal borough

Municipal boroughs were a type of local government which existed in England and Wales between 1835 and 1974, in Northern Ireland from 1840 to 1973 and in the Republic of Ireland from 1840 to 2002....
, county

County borough

County borough is a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , to refer to a borough or a city independent of county council control....
or metropolitan

Metropolitan borough

London Borough	Previous Boroughs	Notes
Barking London Borough of Barking and Dagenham The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a London borough in East London, England and forms part of Outer London....	Barking Municipal Borough of Barking Barking was a local government district in south west Essex, England from 1894 to 1965. It included the town of Barking, eastern Beckton and the south western part of the Becontree estate.... (1931), Dagenham Municipal Borough of Dagenham Dagenham was a local government district in south west Essex from 1926 to 1965 covering the parish of Dagenham. It was part of the Metropolitan Police District.... (1938)	Renamed Barking and Dagenham 1981
Barnet London Borough of Barnet The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and five other London boroughs: London Borough of Harrow and London Borough of Brent to the west, London Borough of Camden and London Borough of Haringey to the south-east and London Borough of Enfield to the...	Hendon Municipal Borough of Hendon Hendon was an ancient civil parish of around which included Mill Hill, , as well as Golders Green and Childs Hill . In 1894 it was created an urban district of Middlesex and in 1932 it became a municipal borough.... (1932), Finchley Municipal Borough of Finchley Finchley was created an urban district of Middlesex in 1894. In 1932 it was made a municipal borough. In 1965 the municipal borough was abolished and its area became part of the London Borough of Barnet.... (1933)
Bexley London Borough of Bexley The London Borough of Bexley lies to the south east of Greater London, one of those boroughs referred to as Outer London. It has common borders with the London Borough of Bromley to the south, the London Borough of Greenwich to the west and the River Thames is the northern boundary with the London Borough of Havering and the London Borough...	Bexley Municipal Borough of Bexley Bexley was a local government district in north west Kent from 1879 to 1965 around the town of Old Bexley.... (1937), Erith Municipal Borough of Erith Erith was a local government district in north west Kent from 1894 to 1965 around the town of Erith.It was created an urban district by the Local Government Act 1894.... (1938)
Brent London Borough of Brent The London Borough of Brent is a London borough in North-West London, UK and forms part of Outer London.It borders London Borough of Harrow to the northwest, London Borough of Barnet to the northeast, London Borough of Camden to the east and London Borough of Ealing, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Royal Borough of Kensington and...	Willesden Municipal Borough of Willesden Willesden was a local government district in the county of Middlesex, England from 1874 to 1965. It formed part of the Metropolitan Police District and London postal district.... (1933), Wembley Municipal Borough of Wembley Wembley was an urban district and later a municipal borough in Middlesex, England from 1894 to 1965.Wembley Urban District was created by the Local Government Act 1894 from part of the existing Hendon sanitary district, and originally consisted of two civil parishes: Kingsbury and Wembley .... (1937)
Bromley London Borough of Bromley The London Borough of Bromley is a London borough of south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in the borough is Bromley....	Bromley Municipal Borough of Bromley Bromley was a local government district in northwest Kent from 1867 to 1965 around the town of Bromley. The area was suburban to London, and formed part of the Metropolitan Police District and from 1933 was included in the area of the London Passenger Transport Board.... (1903), Beckenham Municipal Borough of Beckenham Beckenham was a local government district in north west Kent from 1878 to 1965 around the town of Beckenham. The area was suburban to London, formed part of the Metropolitan Police District and from 1933 was included in the area of the London Passenger Transport Board.... (1935)
Camden London Borough of Camden The London Borough of Camden is a London borough of London, England, which forms part of Inner London. The southern reaches of Camden form part of Central London....	Hampstead Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead The Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead was a metropolitan borough of the County of London from 1900 to 1965, when it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras and the Metropolitan Borough of Holborn to form the London Borough of Camden.... , Holborn Metropolitan Borough of Holborn The Metropolitan Borough of Holborn was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras and the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead to form the London Borough of Camden.... , St Pancras Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras The Metropolitan Borough of St Pancras was a metropolitan borough of the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead and the Metropolitan Borough of Holborn to form the London Borough of Camden.... all created 1900
Croydon London Borough of Croydon The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population....	Croydon County Borough of Croydon Croydon was a local government district in north east Surrey, England from 1849 to 1965.... (1883)
Ealing London Borough of Ealing The London Borough of Ealing is an Outer London London borough in West London.The London Borough of Ealing borders the London Borough of Hillingdon to the west, the London Borough of Harrow and the London Borough of Brent to the north, the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to the east and the London Borough of Hounslow to the south....	Ealing Municipal Borough of Ealing Ealing was a local government district from 1863 to 1965 around the town of Ealing.A local board of health was formed for the southern part of the parish of Ealing, Middlesex, in 1863.... (1901), Acton Municipal Borough of Acton Acton was a local government district in Middlesex, England from 1865 to 1965.In 1865 the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted by the parish of Acton, London, and a twelve-member local board of health was formed to govern the area.... (1921), Southall Municipal Borough of Southall Southall was a local government district in the county of Middlesex, United Kingdom from 1891 to 1965. It consisted of the civil parish of Norwood Green.... (1936)
Enfield London Borough of Enfield The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London....	Southgate Municipal Borough of Southgate Southgate was a local government district of Middlesex from 1881 to 1965. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.... (1933), Edmonton Municipal Borough of Edmonton Edmonton was a local government district in south east Middlesex, England from 1850 to 1965.Edmonton local board of health was formed in 1850 for the parish of Edmonton, London.... (1937), Enfield Municipal Borough of Enfield Enfield was a local government district in Middlesex, England from 1850 to 1965.The civil parish of Enfield Town adopted the Public Health Act 1848 in 1850, and formed a local board of health of 12 members to govern the area.... (1955)
Greenwich London Borough of Greenwich The London Borough of Greenwich is an Inner London London borough in south-east London, England.Greenwich is one of five host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics with events due to be held at the Royal Artillery Barracks , Greenwich Park and The O2-former Millennium Dome ....	Greenwich Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich The Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965. It was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich to form the London Borough of Greenwich.... , Woolwich Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich The Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich was a metropolitan borough in the County of London from 1900 to 1965.Most of it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich to form the London Borough of Greenwich, but small parts, including North Woolwich, north of the river were instead included in the London Borough of Newham.... both created 1900
Hackney London Borough of Hackney The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough in East London, and forms part of inner London and North London....	Hackney Metropolitan Borough of Hackney The Metropolitan Borough of Hackney was a metropolitan borough of the County of London from 1900 to 1965. Its area became part of the London Borough of Hackney.... , Shoreditch Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch The Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch was a metropolitan borough of the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it was merged with the Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington and the Metropolitan Borough of Hackney to form the London Borough of Hackney.... , Stoke Newington Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington The Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965 when it became part of the London Borough of Hackney.... all created 1900
Hammersmith London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough in West London and forms part of Inner London.It was formed in 1965 by merging the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith and the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham....	Hammersmith Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith The Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith was, between 1900 and 1965, a metropolitan borough of the County of London. It included Hammersmith, Wormwood Scrubs, Old Oak Common and Shepherd's Bush.... , Fulham Metropolitan Borough of Fulham The Metropolitan Borough of Fulham was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it was merged with the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith to form the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.... both created 1900	Renamed Hammersmith and Fulham 1981
Haringey London Borough of Haringey See also: Harringay for the neighbourhood in the London Borough of HaringeyThe London Borough of Haringey is a London borough, in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London....	Hornsey Municipal Borough of Hornsey Hornsey was a local government district in east Middlesex from 1867 to 1965.In 1867, a Local board of health was formed for part of the civil parish of Hornsey .... (1903), Wood Green Municipal Borough of Wood Green Wood Green was a local government district in south east Middlesex from 1888 to 1965.Until 1888 Wood Green was part of Tottenham, and was included in the district of the Local board of health in 1850.... (1933),Tottenham Municipal Borough of Tottenham Tottenham was a local government district in north east Middlesex from 1850 to 1965. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.... (1934)
Harrow London Borough of Harrow The London Borough of Harrow is a London borough of outer north-west London. It borders Hertfordshire to the north and other London boroughs: London Borough of Hillingdon to the west, London Borough of Ealing to the south, London Borough of Brent to...	Harrow (1954)
Havering London Borough of Havering The London Borough of Havering is a London borough in East London, England London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in Havering is Romford and the other main settlements are Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham, London....	Romford Municipal Borough of Romford Romford was a local government district in south west Essex from 1894 to 1965. It was significantly expanded in 1934 and gained the status of municipal borough in 1937.... (1937)
Hillingdon London Borough of Hillingdon The London Borough of Hillingdon is the westernmost borough in Greater London, England. It is home to Brunel University, London Heathrow Airport and Disablement Association of Hillingdon....	Uxbridge Municipal Borough of Uxbridge Uxbridge was a local government district in north west Middlesex from 1849 to 1965 around the town of Uxbridge.Uxbridge was one of the first towns in England to adopt the Public Health Act 1848 in 1849 and form a local board of health.... (1955)
Hounslow London Borough of Hounslow The London Borough of Hounslow is a London borough in West London, England....	Brentford and Chiswick Municipal Borough of Brentford and Chiswick Brentford and Chiswick was a local government district of Middlesex, England from 1927 to 1965.It was created an urban district in 1927 by a merger of the former area of the Brentford Urban District and the Chiswick Urban District.... , Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth Heston and Isleworth was a local government district of Middlesex, England from 1894 to 1965.It was created an urban district in 1894 by the Local Government Act 1894.... both incorporated in 1932
Islington London Borough of Islington The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in North London and Inner London. It was formed in 1965 by merging the former Metropolitan Borough of Metropolitan Borough of Islington and Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury....	Islington Metropolitan Borough of Islington The Metropolitan Borough of Islington was a metropolitan borough within the County of London from 1900 to 1965, when it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury to form the London Borough of Islington.... , Finsbury Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury The Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury was a metropolitan borough within the County of London from 1900 to 1965, when it was amalgamated with the Metropolitan Borough of Islington to form the London Borough of Islington.... both created 1900
Kensington and Chelsea Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is a London borough in the west side of central London.It is an urban area and was named in the United Kingdom Census 2001 as the most densely populated local authority in the United Kingdom, with a population of 158,919 at 13,244 per square kilometre .... (Royal Borough)	Kensington Metropolitan Borough of Kensington The Metropolitan Borough of Kensington was a metropolitan borough in the County of London from 1900 to 1965.It bordered Chelsea, Metropolitan Borough of Fulham, Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith, Metropolitan Borough of Paddington, and Metropolitan Borough of Westminster... , Chelsea Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea The Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea was a metropolitan borough of the County of London between 1900 and 1965. It was created by the London Government Act 1899 from most of the ancient parish of Chelsea, London.... both created 1900
Kingston upon Thames Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is a London borough in south-west London, England. The main town in the borough is Kingston upon Thames, but it covers a wider area also including places such as Surbiton, Chessington, New Malden and Tolworth.... (Royal Borough)	Kingston upon Thames Municipal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames was a local government district and borough in north east Surrey, England from 1835 to 1965 around the town of Kingston upon Thames.... (reformed 1835), Malden and Coombe Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe Malden and Coombe was a local government district in Surrey, England from 1866 to 1965.New Malden Local Government District was formed in 1866 under the Local Government Act 1858 from part of the ancient parish of Kingston upon Thames.... (1936), Surbiton Municipal Borough of Surbiton Surbiton was a local government district in north east Surrey, United Kingdom from 1855 to 1965.Until 1855 Surbiton was administered as part of the civil parish of Kingston upon Thames.... (1936)
Lambeth London Borough of Lambeth The London Borough of Lambeth is a London borough in South London, England and forms part of Inner London....	Lambeth Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth The Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth was a metropolitan borough under London County Council from 1900 to 1965.... created 1900
Lewisham London Borough of Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. The principal settlement of the borough is Lewisham and its council is based at Catford....	Lewisham Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham The Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it became part of the London Borough of Lewisham along with the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford.... , Deptford Metropolitan Borough of Deptford The Metropolitan Borough of Deptford was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it became part of the London Borough of Lewisham along with the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham.... both created 1900
Merton London Borough of Merton The London Borough of Merton is a London borough in south west London.The borough was formed in 1965 by the merger of the former area of the Municipal Borough of Mitcham, the Municipal Borough of Wimbledon and the Merton and Morden Urban District, all formerly within Surrey....	Wimbledon Municipal Borough of Wimbledon Wimbledon was a local government district in north-east Surrey from 1866 to 1965 covering the town of Wimbledon, London and its surrounding area.... (1905), Mitcham Municipal Borough of Mitcham Mitcham was a local government district in north east Surrey from 1915 to 1965 around the town of Mitcham.It was created in 1915 as an urban district from part of the abolished Croydon Rural District.... (1934])
Newham London Borough of Newham The London Borough of Newham is a London borough in East London, England, within Greater London.It is situated east of the City of London, and is north of the River Thames....	West Ham County Borough of West Ham West Ham was a local government district in the extreme south west of Essex from 1886 to 1965, forming part of the built-up area of London, although outside the County of London.... (1886), East Ham County Borough of East Ham East Ham was a local government district in the far south west of Essex from 1878 to 1965. It extended from Wanstead Flats in the north to the River Thames in the south and from Green Street, London in the west to Barking Creek in the east.... (1904)
Redbridge London Borough of Redbridge The London Borough of Redbridge is a London borough in north east London, England and forms part of Outer London....	Ilford Municipal Borough of Ilford Ilford was a local government district in south west Essex, England from 1890 to 1965, covering the parish of Ilford. The district saw a considerable rise in population throughout its life, caused by the expansion of the built-up area of London.... (1926), Wanstead and Woodford Municipal Borough of Wanstead and Woodford Wanstead and Woodford was a local government district in south west Essex from 1934 to 1965.It was created an urban district in 1934 from a merger of the former area of Wanstead Urban District with Woodford Urban District.... (1937)
Richmond upon Thames London Borough of Richmond upon Thames The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South London London, England, which forms part of Outer London....	Richmond upon Thames Municipal Borough of Richmond upon Thames Richmond was a municipal borough in Surrey, England from 1890 to 1965.It was created in 1890 under a Royal Charter, covering the parish of Richmond, London .... (1890), Twickenham Municipal Borough of Twickenham Twickenham was a local government district in Middlesex, England from 1868 to 1965.Twickenham Local Government District was formed in 1868, when the civil parish of Twickenham adopted the Local Government Act 1858.... (1926), Barnes Municipal Borough of Barnes Barnes was a local government district in north west Surrey from 1894 to 1965.It was formed as an urban district in 1894 and became a municipal borough in 1932.... (1932)
Southwark London Borough of Southwark The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London....	Bermondsey Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey The Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey was a metropolitan borough in the County of London, created in 1900 by the London Government Act 1899. It was abolished and its area became part of the London Borough of Southwark in 1965.... , Camberwell Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell The Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell was a metropolitan borough in the County of London. It was created in 1900 by the London Government Act 1899, covering the area of the ancient parish of Camberwell.... , Southwark Metropolitan Borough of Southwark The Metropolitan Borough of Southwark was a metropolitan borough in the County of London.... all created 1900
Sutton London Borough of Sutton The London Borough of Sutton is a London borough in South London, England and forms part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the 80th largest local authority in England by population....	Sutton and Cheam Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam Sutton and Cheam was a local government district in north east Surrey, England from 1882 to 1965.Sutton Local Government District was formed on December 20, 1882, when the civil parish of Sutton, London adopted the Local Government Act 1858.... (1934), Beddington and Wallington (1937)
Tower Hamlets London Borough of Tower Hamlets The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London, England and north of the River Thames in East London, England, taking in much of the East End of London....	Bethnal Green Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green The Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965, when it was merged into the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.... , Poplar Metropolitan Borough of Poplar The Metropolitan Borough of Poplar was between 1900 and 1965 a metropolitan borough in the County of London. The borough took over the area of the Poplar Board of Works , and comprised the civil parish of Bow, London, Bromley-by-Bow and Poplar, London.... , Stepney Metropolitan Borough of Stepney The Metropolitan Borough of Stepney was a metropolitan borough in the County of London created in 1900. In 1965 it became part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.... all created 1900
Waltham Forest London Borough of Waltham Forest The London Borough of Waltham Forest is a London borough in East London, England and forms part of Outer London. It is a mix of built-up residential development and a fifth of the borough is made up of forestland, reservoirs, open space, parks and playing fields....	Leyton Municipal Borough of Leyton Leyton was a local government district in south west Essex from 1894 to 1965 around the town of Leyton. It included the civil parishes of Leyton and Cann Hall.... (1926), Walthamstow Municipal Borough of Walthamstow Walthamstow was a local government district in south west Essex from 1894 to 1965 around the town of Walthamstow.It was created an urban district in 1894 by the Local Government Act 1894 and gained the status of municipal borough in 1926.... (1926), Chingford Municipal Borough of Chingford Chingford was a local government district in south west Essex from 1894 to 1965 around the town of Chingford.It was created an urban district in 1894 by the Local Government Act 1894 and gained the status of municipal borough in 1938.... (1938)
Wandsworth London Borough of Wandsworth The London Borough of Wandsworth is a London borough in south west London, England and forms part of Inner London....	Battersea Metropolitan Borough of Battersea The Metropolitan Borough of Battersea was a metropolitan borough of the County of London of England between 1900 and 1965.It was created by the London Government Act 1899 from the former Battersea .... , Wandsworth Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth The Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth was a metropolitan borough under the London County Council, from 1900 to 1965.The borough was formed from five civil parishes: Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting and Wandsworth.... both created 1900
Westminster City of Westminster The City of Westminster is a London borough of London with City status in the United Kingdom. It is located west of the City of London and north of the River Thames, and forms part of Inner London and the bulk of London's central area.... (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Paddington Metropolitan Borough of Paddington The Metropolitan Borough of Paddington was a metropolitan borough of the County of London between 1900 and 1965.... , St Marylebone Metropolitan Borough of St Marylebone The Metropolitan Borough of St Marylebone was a metropolitan borough of the County of London from 1900 to 1965. It was based directly on the previously existing civil parish of St Marylebone, which was incorporated into the Metropolitan Board of Works area in 1855, retaining a parish vestry, and then became part of the County of London in 18... , Westminster Metropolitan Borough of Westminster The Metropolitan Borough of Westminster was a metropolitan borough in the County of London, England, from 1900 to 1965.... all created 1900

Wales

Borough charters granted under section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972 to Welsh districts

Name of District	Year of Charter	Previous Boroughs	Notes
Aberconwy Aberconwy (district) The Borough of Aberconwy was one of five Districts of Waless of Gwynedd, north-west Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972, on April 1, 1974 from parts of the administrative county of Caernarfonshire and Denbighshire ....	1974	Conway Conwy Conwy is a town in Conwy county borough on the north coast of Wales, which faces Deganwy across the River Conwy. The town formerly lay in Gwynedd and prior to that in Caernarfonshire.... (1885)
Afan Port Talbot (district) Port Talbot was one of the four districts of Waless of the county of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996.The district was formed as Afan on 1 April 1974 as part of a general reorganisation of local government in England and Wales under the Local Government Act 1972....	1974	Port Talbot Port Talbot Port Talbot is an Industry town in south Wales, United Kingdom, with a population of 35,633 in 2001. Port Talbot is now a part of the Local government in Wales#Principal areas of Wales of Neath Port Talbot county borough.... (formed 1921, including borough of Aberavon Aberavon Aberavon is a settlement in Neath Port Talbot county borough, Wales. The town derived its name from the River Afan, which also gave its name to a medieval lordship.... , reformed 1861)	Renamed Port Talbot 1986
Arfon Arfon Arfon was one of five Districts of Waless of Gwynedd, Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was created by the Local Government Act 1972 on April 1, 1974 from part of the administrative county of Caernarvonshire, namely the municipal boroughs of Bangor, Wales and Caernarfon, the Bethesda, Wales urban district, the rural districts of Ogwen Rural Dist...	1974	Caernarvon Caernarfon Caernarfon is a List of UK place names with royal patronage in Gwynedd, northwest Wales.The name comes from Welsh Caer yn Arfon = "castle in Arfon", referring to the Roman Empire fort named Segontium.... (reformed 1835), Bangor (reformed 1883)	Bangor and Caernarfon formed town councils
Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent is a county borough and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales. It borders the subdivisions of Wales of Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north....	1975	None
Brecknock Brecknock (borough) The Borough of Brecknock was one of the three local government districts of Powys from 1974 to 1996. The district comprised the majority of the historic counties of Wales of Brecknockshire....	1974	Brecon Brecon Brecon is an historic market town in southern Powys, mid Wales, with a population of roughly 8,000 with around 6,000 in the surrounding area. It was the county town of the Historic counties of Wales county of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of Powys it remains an important local centre.... (reformed 1835)	Brecon formed a town council
Cardiff Cardiff Cardiff is the Capital , largest city and most populous Unitary authority#Wales in Wales. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for many national cultural and sport institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of Welsh Assembly Government ....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Cardiff Cardiff Cardiff is the Capital , largest city and most populous Unitary authority#Wales in Wales. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for many national cultural and sport institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of Welsh Assembly Government .... (reformed 1835)
Colwyn Colwyn The Borough of Colwyn was one of six Districts of Wales of the county of Clwyd, north-east Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from the following parts of the administrative county of Denbighshire :...	1974	Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay is a town and seaside resort in Conwy county borough on the north coast of Wales. The A55 road passes through the town, running parallel to the North Wales Coast Line.... (1934)
Cynon Valley Cynon Valley Cynon Valley is an ex-coal mining area near Rhondda in Wales, in the South Wales Valleys area.From 1974 to 1996 the area was one of the districts of Wales, formed from the Aberdare and Mountain Ash, Wales urban districts, and part of Neath Rural District, along with the parish of Penderyn from Brecknockshire....	By November 1974	None
Delyn Delyn Delyn can refer to:Delyn , a former district of WalesDelyn , a constituency based on the district*Delyn , a constituency based on the district...	1974	Flint Flint, Flintshire Flint is a town in Flintshire, North Wales Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Dee, Wales. It was the county town of the Historic counties of Wales of Flintshire and today is the third largest town in Flintshire.... (reformed 1835)	Flint formed a town council
Dinefwr Dinefwr Dinefwr was a districts of Wales of Dyfed, West Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was named after Dinefwr Castle which was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Deheubarth and one of the three principal royal courts of Wales....	1974	Llandovery Llandovery Llandovery is a market town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying on the River Tywi and the A40 road.The town is served by Llandovery railway station, where there is a park and ride to Llanelli and Shrewsbury by the railway line.... (reformed 1835)	Llandovery formed a town council
Islwyn Islwyn The Borough of Islwyn was one of five local government districts of Wales of Gwent from 1974 to 1996.The district was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from part of the administrative county of Monmouthshire, namely the urban districts of Abercarn, Mynyddislwyn and Risca, and the Bedwellty urban district less the wards of Aberbarg...	1974	None
Llanelli Llanelli (district) The Borough of Llanelli was one of thirty-seven districts of Wales in Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was the smallest of six districts in the newly-created county of Dyfed, and was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 by a merger of the municipal boroughs of Llanelli and Kidwelly, Burry Port urban district and Llanelli Rural District all...	1974	Kidwelly Kidwelly Kidwelly is a town in Carmarthenshire, west Wales, approximately 10 miles west of the main town of Llanelli.It lies on the River Gwendraeth above Carmarthen Bay.... (reformed 1885), Llanelli Llanelli Llanelli , pron. [?a'n??i], the largest town in the county of Carmarthenshire, in South West Wales Wales, sits on the Loughor estuary on the West Wales coast, approximately west-north-west of Swansea and south-east of the county town, Carmarthen.... (1913)	Kidwelly and Llanelli formed town councils
Lliw Valley Lliw Valley The Borough of Lliw Valley was one of the four districts of Waless of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was formed by the merger of the Llwchwr urban district and Pontardawe Rural District, under the Local Government Act 1972....	1974	None
Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil is a town and county borough in Wales, with a population of about 55,000. It was formerly in the historic county of Glamorgan. It is often referred to simply as 'Merthyr'....	1974	Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil is a town and county borough in Wales, with a population of about 55,000. It was formerly in the historic county of Glamorgan. It is often referred to simply as 'Merthyr'.... (1905)
Monmouth Monmouth (district) The Monmouth district was one of five districts of Gwent in Wales between 1974 and 1996. In 1988 the district was granted a charter conferring borough status in the United Kingdom, becoming the Borough of Monmouth ....	1988	Monmouth Monmouth Monmouth is a town in southeast Wales and traditional county town of the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire . It is situated where the River Monnow meets the River Wye with bridges over both .... (reformed 1835), Abergavenny Abergavenny Abergavenny , meaning Mouth of the River Gavenny, is a market town in Monmouthshire, Wales.It is located 24 km west of Monmouth on the A40 road and A465 road roads, 10 km from the England border within the Welsh Marches.... (1899)	Abergavenny and Monmouth formed town councils
Neath Neath (district) Neath was one of the four districts of Waless of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was formed from the municipal borough of Neath, along with all of Neath Rural District apart from Rhigos parish, which went to Cynon Valley district....	1974	Neath Neath Neath is a town and Community situated in the Principal areas of Wales of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a population of approximately 45,898 in 2001.... (reformed 1835)	Neath formed a town council
Newport Newport (district) The Newport district was one of the five local government districts of Gwent from 1974 to 1996. The district comprised the county borough of Newport and several surrounding parishes....	1974	Newport Newport Newport is a City status in the United Kingdom and Administrative divisions of Wales in Wales, in the United Kingdom. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, located roughly between Cardiff and Bristol, it is the cultural capital and largest urban area in the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire and is governed by the unitary authori... (reformed 1835)
Ogwr Ogwr The Borough status in the United Kingdom of Ogwr was one of six districts of Mid Glamorgan in Wales, which existed from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from the urban districts of Bridgend, Maesteg, Ogmore and Garw and Porthcawl, along with Penybont Rural District from the administrative county of Glamorgan....	1974	None
Port Talbot Port Talbot (district) Port Talbot was one of the four districts of Waless of the county of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996.The district was formed as Afan on 1 April 1974 as part of a general reorganisation of local government in England and Wales under the Local Government Act 1972....	See Afan
Rhondda Rhondda (district) Rhondda was a local government district based around the geographical area of the Rhondda Valley, south Wales.The district was initially created as Ystradyfodwg Local Government District from parts of Ystradyfodwg, Llanwynno and Llantrisant parishes, Glamorgan, in 1877, when the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted....	1974	Rhondda Rhondda (district) Rhondda was a local government district based around the geographical area of the Rhondda Valley, south Wales.The district was initially created as Ystradyfodwg Local Government District from parts of Ystradyfodwg, Llanwynno and Llantrisant parishes, Glamorgan, in 1877, when the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted.... (1955)
Rhuddlan Rhuddlan (district) The Borough of Rhuddlan was one of six districts of Waless of the county of Clwyd, north-east Wales, from 1974 to 1996. It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from part of the administrative county of Flintshire , namely the urban districts of Prestatyn and Rhyl and the rural district of St Asaph Rural District....	1974	None
Swansea Swansea (district) The Swansea district was one of the four districts of Waless of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was formed from the areas of the county borough of Swansea and the Gower Rural District, from the administrative county of Glamorgan....	1974 (and city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... )	Swansea Swansea Swansea is a City status in the United Kingdom and subdivisions of Wales in Wales. Swansea is in the Historic counties of Wales of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower peninsula and the Lliw uplands.... (reformed 1835)
Taff-Ely Taff-Ely Taff-Ely was a districts of Wales in Wales from 1974 to 1996.It was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the urban district of Pontypridd, along with Llantrisant and Llantwit Farde Rural District, the Taff's Well ward of Caerphilly urban district, the Llanilterne and Pentyrch parishes from Cardiff Rural Dist...	1974	None
Torfaen Torfaen Torfaen is a county borough in Wales within the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire . It was originally formed in 1974 as a district of the counties of Wales of Gwent and in 1996 it was reconstituted as a Local government in Wales....	1974	None
Vale of Glamorgan Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan is an exceptionally rich agricultural area in the southern part of Glamorgan, Wales. It has a rugged coastline, but its rolling countryside is quite atypical of Wales as a whole....	1974	Cowbridge Cowbridge Cowbridge is a market town in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. It is twinned with Clisson in the Loire-Atlantique Departments of France in northwestern France.... (1887), Barry Barry, Wales Barry is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Located along the northern coast of the Bristol Channel less than 7 miles SSW of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, Barry is a seaside resort, with attractions including several beaches and the Barry Island Pleasure Park.... (1938)	Cowbridge and Barry formed town councils
Wrexham Maelor Wrexham Maelor Wrexham Maelor was one of six districts of Waless of the county of Clwyd, north-east Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed from parts of the administrative county of Denbighshire and Flintshire ....	1974	Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham , and the largest town in North Wales, located to the east of the region.... (1857)
Ynys Mon - Isle of Anglesey Anglesey Anglesey is an island and principal areas of Wales off the northwest coast of Wales, with a predominantly Welsh language-speaking population. It is connected to the mainland by two bridges spanning the Menai Strait: the original Menai Suspension Bridge , designed by Thomas Telford in 1826; and the newer reconstructed Britannia Bridge ; which...	1974	Beaumaris (reformed 1835)	Beaumaris formed a town council

The districts created in 1974 were abolished in 1996 by the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994

Local Government (Wales) Act 1994

The Local Government Act 1994 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which created the current Local government in Wales structure in Wales of 22 unitary authorities#Wales , and abolished the previous two-tier structure of Counties of Wales and Districts of Wales....
. The 1994 Act amended section 245 of the Local Government Act 1972, allowing for the new unitary county councils established by the Act to apply for a charter in a similar manner to the old district councils. On receiving a charter a county became a "county borough".

Welsh unitary authorities granted a charter in 1996 bestowing county borough status

Name of County Borough	Previous Boroughs	Notes
Aberconwy and Colwyn Conwy (county borough) The county borough#Wales of Conwy is a Local government in Wales Principal areas of Wales in North Wales Wales....	Aberconwy Aberconwy (district) The Borough of Aberconwy was one of five Districts of Waless of Gwynedd, north-west Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972, on April 1, 1974 from parts of the administrative county of Caernarfonshire and Denbighshire .... , Colwyn Colwyn The Borough of Colwyn was one of six Districts of Wales of the county of Clwyd, north-east Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from the following parts of the administrative county of Denbighshire :...	Renamed Conwy 1996
Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent is a county borough and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales. It borders the subdivisions of Wales of Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north....	Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent Blaenau Gwent is a county borough and Blaenau Gwent in South Wales. It borders the subdivisions of Wales of Monmouthshire and Torfaen to the east, Caerphilly to the west and Powys to the north....
Bridgend Bridgend (county borough) Bridgend is a county borough in the historic area of Glamorgan, South Wales. The county borough has a total population of 130,000 people, and contains the settlements of Bridgend, after which it is named, Maesteg, and the seaside town of Porthcawl....	Ogwr Ogwr The Borough status in the United Kingdom of Ogwr was one of six districts of Mid Glamorgan in Wales, which existed from 1974 to 1996.It was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from the urban districts of Bridgend, Maesteg, Ogmore and Garw and Porthcawl, along with Penybont Rural District from the administrative county of Glamorgan....
Caerphillly Caerphilly (county borough) Caerphilly is a local government Principal areas of Wales in southern Wales, straddling the Historic counties of Wales between Glamorgan and Monmouthshire....	Islwyn Islwyn The Borough of Islwyn was one of five local government districts of Wales of Gwent from 1974 to 1996.The district was formed under the Local Government Act 1972 from part of the administrative county of Monmouthshire, namely the urban districts of Abercarn, Mynyddislwyn and Risca, and the Bedwellty urban district less the wards of Aberbarg...
Cardiff Cardiff Cardiff is the Capital , largest city and most populous Unitary authority#Wales in Wales. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for many national cultural and sport institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of Welsh Assembly Government ....	Cardiff has the status of a "city and county City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... " by letters patent Letters patent Letters patent are a type of legal instrument in the form of an open letter issued by a monarch or government, granting an office, right, government-granted monopoly, title, or status to a person or to some entity such as a corporation....
Conwy Conwy (county borough) The county borough#Wales of Conwy is a Local government in Wales Principal areas of Wales in North Wales Wales....	See Aberconwy and Colwyn
Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil is a town and county borough in Wales, with a population of about 55,000. It was formerly in the historic county of Glamorgan. It is often referred to simply as 'Merthyr'....	Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil is a town and county borough in Wales, with a population of about 55,000. It was formerly in the historic county of Glamorgan. It is often referred to simply as 'Merthyr'....
Neath and Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot is a county borough#Wales and one of the Principal areas of Wales of Wales. Neath Port Talbot is the 8th most List of Welsh principal areas by population in Wales and the third most populous county borough....	Neath Neath (district) Neath was one of the four districts of Waless of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996. It was formed from the municipal borough of Neath, along with all of Neath Rural District apart from Rhigos parish, which went to Cynon Valley district.... , Port Talbot Port Talbot (district) Port Talbot was one of the four districts of Waless of the county of West Glamorgan, Wales from 1974 to 1996.The district was formed as Afan on 1 April 1974 as part of a general reorganisation of local government in England and Wales under the Local Government Act 1972....	Renamed Neath Port Talbot 1996
Newport Newport Newport is a City status in the United Kingdom and Administrative divisions of Wales in Wales, in the United Kingdom. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, located roughly between Cardiff and Bristol, it is the cultural capital and largest urban area in the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire and is governed by the unitary authori...	Newport Newport (district) The Newport district was one of the five local government districts of Gwent from 1974 to 1996. The district comprised the county borough of Newport and several surrounding parishes....	Became "city and county City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... " in 2002
Rhondda Cynon Taff Rhondda Cynon Taff Rhondda Cynon Taff, or RCT , is a county borough#Wales in the preserved counties of Wales of Mid Glamorgan, Wales.The county borough borders Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly to the east, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to the south, Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot to the west and Powys to the north....	Cynon Valley Cynon Valley Cynon Valley is an ex-coal mining area near Rhondda in Wales, in the South Wales Valleys area.From 1974 to 1996 the area was one of the districts of Wales, formed from the Aberdare and Mountain Ash, Wales urban districts, and part of Neath Rural District, along with the parish of Penderyn from Brecknockshire.... , Rhondda Rhondda (district) Rhondda was a local government district based around the geographical area of the Rhondda Valley, south Wales.The district was initially created as Ystradyfodwg Local Government District from parts of Ystradyfodwg, Llanwynno and Llantrisant parishes, Glamorgan, in 1877, when the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted.... , Taff-Ely Taff-Ely Taff-Ely was a districts of Wales in Wales from 1974 to 1996.It was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the urban district of Pontypridd, along with Llantrisant and Llantwit Farde Rural District, the Taff's Well ward of Caerphilly urban district, the Llanilterne and Pentyrch parishes from Cardiff Rural Dist...
Swansea Swansea Swansea is a City status in the United Kingdom and subdivisions of Wales in Wales. Swansea is in the Historic counties of Wales of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower peninsula and the Lliw uplands....	Swansea has the status of a "city and county City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... " by letters patent Letters patent Letters patent are a type of legal instrument in the form of an open letter issued by a monarch or government, granting an office, right, government-granted monopoly, title, or status to a person or to some entity such as a corporation....
Torfaen Torfaen Torfaen is a county borough in Wales within the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire . It was originally formed in 1974 as a district of the counties of Wales of Gwent and in 1996 it was reconstituted as a Local government in Wales....	Torfaen Torfaen Torfaen is a county borough in Wales within the Historic counties of Wales of Monmouthshire . It was originally formed in 1974 as a district of the counties of Wales of Gwent and in 1996 it was reconstituted as a Local government in Wales....
Vale of Glamorgan Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan is an exceptionally rich agricultural area in the southern part of Glamorgan, Wales. It has a rugged coastline, but its rolling countryside is quite atypical of Wales as a whole....	Vale of Glamorgan Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan is an exceptionally rich agricultural area in the southern part of Glamorgan, Wales. It has a rugged coastline, but its rolling countryside is quite atypical of Wales as a whole....
Wrexham Wrexham (county borough) Wrexham is a county borough centred on the town of Wrexham in north-east Wales. The county borough has a population of 130,200 inhabitants. Just under half of the population live either within the town of Wrexham or its surrounding conurbation of urban villages....	Wrexham Maelor Wrexham Maelor Wrexham Maelor was one of six districts of Waless of the county of Clwyd, north-east Wales, from 1974 to 1996.It was formed from parts of the administrative county of Denbighshire and Flintshire ....

Northern Ireland

Since 1973, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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has been divided into twenty-six local government districts. Under the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

The Local Government Act 1972 was an act of parliament of the Parliament of Northern Ireland that constituted district councils to administer the twenty-six local government districts created by the Local Government Act 1971, and abolished the List of rural and urban districts in Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland....
districts can have borough status either by adopting the charter of a pre-1973 municipal or county borough, or by applying for a charter granting the status.

Northern Ireland Local Government Districts with Borough status

District	Charter
Ards Ards Borough Council Ards Borough Council is a district council in County Down, Northern Ireland with its headquarters in Newtownards. Other towns include Portaferry, Comber, and Donaghadee, and the population of the area is about 73,000....	1927 (charter of Newtownards Newtownards Newtownards , is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies at the most northern tip of Strangford Lough, 10 miles east of Belfast, on the Ards Peninsula.... )
Armagh Armagh City and District Council The Armagh City and District Council is a district council in County Armagh in Northern Ireland. It includes the city of Armagh, as well as the surrounding area and its population is about 54,000....	Has no borough charter, but does have city status City status in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarchy to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city".... granted by letters patent Letters patent Letters patent are a type of legal instrument in the form of an open letter issued by a monarch or government, granting an office, right, government-granted monopoly, title, or status to a person or to some entity such as a corporation.... in 1994
Ballymena Ballymena Borough Council Ballymena Borough Council is a district council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It covers the town of Ballymena and the surrounding area which includes small towns including Broughshane, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Ahoghill and Portglenone....	1937
Ballymoney Ballymoney Borough Council Ballymoney Borough Council is a district council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. It is headquartered in Ballymoney. Other towns in the council area include Dervock, Dunloy, Cloughmills and Rasharkin....	1977
Belfast Belfast City Council Belfast City Council is the city council for Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the largest local council, serving the largest city in Northern Ireland and had an estimated population of in .... (City)	Charter reformed 1840. City status by letters patent of 1888.
Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Borough Council Carrickfergus Borough Council is a district council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The council headquarters are in Carrickfergus and the council administers the town, on the north shore of Belfast Lough, and surrounding area, which extends from Greenisland in the south-west to Whitehead, Northern Ireland in the east....	1939
Castlereagh Castlereagh Borough Council Castlereagh Borough Council is a local council in Northern Ireland. It is a largely urban Borough bordering Belfast. Unusually, it has no natural borough centre, largely consisting of a series of suburbs of Belfast in the Castlereagh Hills to the south-east of the City with a small rural area to the South of the Borough....	1977
Coleraine Coleraine Borough Council Coleraine Borough Council is a local council mainly in County Londonderry and partly in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Its headquarters are in the town of Coleraine....	1928
Craigavon Craigavon Borough Council Craigavon Borough Council is a local council in counties County Armagh, County Down and County Antrim, in Northern Ireland. The headquarters of the council is in Craigavon, on the shores of Lough Neagh, a new town built between Lurgan and Portadown....	1949 (charter of Lurgan Lurgan Lurgan , is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland with a population of approximately 38,000. Lurgan is situated in the Craigavon Borough Council area, to the south of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland.... )
Larne Larne Borough Council Larne Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Its headquarters is in the town of Larne and the population of the area is nearly 31,000....	1938
Limavady Limavady Borough Council Limavady Borough Council is a Local Council in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Its headquarters is in the town of Limavady. The Borough has a population of over 32,000 with 63% of the population living in a rural setting....	1989
Lisburn Lisburn City Council Lisburn City Council is a Local Council covering an area partly in County Antrim and partly in County Down in Northern Ireland. The council is the second largest in the Belfast Metropolitan Area....	1964. Granted city status by letters patent in 2002.
Londonderry Derry City Council Derry City Council is a district council in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The headquarters of the council is in the city of Derry on Lough Foyle.... (City)	Charter reformed 1840 City council renamed Derry 1984, name of city remains Londonderry
Newtownabbey Newtownabbey Borough Council Newtownabbey Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Newtownabbey has a population of over 80,000 and is on the north shore of Belfast Lough just immediately north of Belfast....	1977
North Down North Down Borough Council North Down Borough Council is a Local Council in County Down in Northern Ireland with an overall population of around 80,000. Its main town is Bangor, Northern Ireland, 20 km east of Belfast with a population of approximately 55,000....	1927 (charter of Bangor)

The number of districts is to be reduced to eleven in 2011. As of May 2008, no legislation has been passed regarding the status of the new districts.

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Local Government Act 1972
Local Government Act 1972

The Local Government Act 1972 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom, that reformed local government in the United Kingdom in England and Wales, on 1 April 1974....
Local Government (Wales) Act 1994
Local Government (Wales) Act 1994

The Local Government Act 1994 is an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which created the current Local government in Wales structure in Wales of 22 unitary authorities#Wales , and abolished the previous two-tier structure of Counties of Wales and Districts of Wales....
Whitaker's Almanac 1975, 1986, 1995 editions
Local Government in England and Wales : A guide to the New System, HMSO, London 1974

Borough status in the United Kingdom

Origins of borough status

Modern borough status

England and Wales

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Northern Ireland

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