England’s smallest county is losing its independence
- Posted on July 22, 2026
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England’s smallest county is losing its independence
It is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 as Roteland. And for the last 1,000 years, little has changed there, including its name: Rutland. But now, Rutland County Council is set to be abolished under sweeping local government reforms, ending the county’s ability to govern itself and reigniting fears that its cherished identity could be graduall...
