When Did Merseyside Become A County?
1st April 1974. The County of Merseyside was established on 1st April 1974 and at that time Merseyside County Council was also formed, but it was abolished in 1986. Today there are five unitary authorities within the Ceremonial County of Merseyside – they are Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St. Helens and Ceremonial County. When did Merseyside …