The subdivisions of England consist of a hierarchy of administrative divisions, and non-administrative ceremonial areas. All of England is divided into one of nine regions and 48 ceremonial counties, although these have only a limited role in public policy.
The primary division of the country for the purposes of local government is into counties, districts and parishes. In some areas there is a two-tier structure of counties and districts and in others these are combined as single-tier unitary authorities. Parishes cover only part of England.
The current system is the result of incremental reform which has its origins in legislation enacted in 1965 and 1974.
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