The borders between administrative areas are also often absurd and in place for historical or political reasons. Where I live is a good example, Stamford in so

The borders between administrative areas are also often absurd and in place for historical or political reasons. Where I live is a good example, Stamford in south Lincolnshire. It is part of Lincolnshire but on this tiny little outcrop at the very bottom of the county, surrounded on three side by other counties. Like most town in the UK there is a demand for housing, the only way for the town to grow is into other counties. These other counties then control services, education, and development plans. It results in a situation where there is no plan for how to develop the town, housing developers are getting away with building without having to put into place transport, health or education facilities.