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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.
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'''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==
 
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===Political===
 
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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:
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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

Revision as of 16:33, September 15, 2024

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

Physical

The county is split into three distinct areas:

Political

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:

Each local council may have parish or town council situated within.

Demographics

Gloucestershire has a population of around 570 000.[1]

Famous People

John McAfee (1945-2021), founder of McAfee Antivirus Software, born in Cinderford
Siân Berry (b. 1974), leader of the Green Party, born in Cheltenham

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gloucestershire County Council accessed on 12/4/2007
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