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'''Gloucestershire''' is a [[county]] in northern south-east [[England]] that formerly contained the famous port city of [[Bristol]]. In 1974 Bristol was given its own county called [[Avon]], and although this was abolished in 1996 Bristol itself was not placed back into any county, and is thus unique in England.  Gloucestershire is home to large parts of the [[River Severn]], which runs through [[Gloucester]] before reaching the Bristol Channel.

'''Gloucestershire''' is a [[county]] in south-western England, sometimes considered a part of the [[West Country]]. Gloucestershire is home to large parts of the [[River Severn]], which runs through [[Gloucester]], a cathedral city which serves as the county town, before reaching the Bristol Channel. It is also home to the northern part of the port city [[Bristol]], with the southern part being in neighbouring [[Somerset]].  

==Geography==

==Geography==

===Political===

===Political===

The Local Government of Gloucestershire is the [[County Council]] and runs from a small city called [[Gloucester]].  Within the County Council there are several other local councils that regulate local affairs:

Much of the county is covered by [[Gloucestershire County Council]], which is administered from [[Gloucester]].  Within the County Council there are several other local councils that regulate local affairs:

*Forest of Dean District Council

*Forest of Dean District Council

*[[Stroud]] District Council

*[[Stroud]] District Council