Is Avon Still a County? Understanding Its Abolishment and Current Status

Learn why Avon is no longer a county and how its territories were redistributed in 1996.

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No, Avon no longer exists as a county. It was abolished in 1996, and its area was divided among the unitary authorities of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.

FAQs & Answers

  1. When was Avon county abolished? Avon county was abolished in 1996.
  2. What counties replaced Avon? The area of Avon was divided among Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.
  3. What is a unitary authority? A unitary authority is a local authority that is responsible for all local government functions within its area.
  4. What is the history of Avon? Avon was created in 1974 and existed until 1996 when it was abolished and restructured into unitary authorities.