Is Merseyside Still A County?
In 1986 the metropolitan county lost its administrative powers, and its constituent boroughs became autonomous administrative units, or unitary authorities. Merseyside is now a geographic and ceremonial county without administrative authority. When did Merseyside become a county? 1st April 1974The County of Merseyside was established on 1st April 1974 and at that time Merseyside County …