Principal area

In England and Wales local government terminology, a principal area is an area established for local government.

Related Topics:
England and Wales - Local government

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In England the principal areas are

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• the counties
• the districts
• Greater London
• London boroughs

In Wales the principal areas are

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• Counties and county boroughs of Wales

The term is rarely used in the context of England; in Wales, after the 1996 local government reform, it is now used as a term meaning the counties and county boroughs of Wales.

Related Topics:
1996 - County borough

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