9 April 2024Did your council come into existence in 1974? If so, get ready to celebrate a significant milestone this year—your 50th anniversary!
Many councils in England and Wales were created in 1974 as part of a significant restructuring of local government. This restructuring was primarily driven by the Local Government Act 1972, which aimed to modernise and streamline local governance across the country. The Act led to the creation of new administrative regions, counties, and districts, replacing the outdated and often fragmented system of local authorities that existed prior to 1974.
As a result, many new councils were established, merging existing authorities or creating entirely new ones to align with the new administrative boundaries. This reshaping of local government in 1974 represented a significant overhaul of the system and laid the groundwork for the modern structure of local governance in England and Wales.
As you prepare to commemorate this momentous occasion, we’re delighted to offer our support by providing you with our exclusive 50th anniversary logo, which you are welcome to use alongside your council logo.
Click here to download the 50th logo for England in JPG format.
Click here to download the 50th logo for England in PNG format.
Click here to download the 50th logo for Wales in JPG format.
Click here to download the 50th logo for Wales in PNG format.
