Theresa Stewart
| Theresa Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 August 1930 Leeds, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Organization | Labour Party |
| Known for |
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Theresa Stewart (born in Leeds[1] on 24 August 1930[2]) is an English Labour politician and the first female leader of Birmingham City Council,[3] a position which she attained in October 1993, succeeding Dick Knowles,[2] and in competition for which she was beaten by Sir Albert Bore in May 1999.[1] She was also Lord Mayor of Birmingham from May 2000-May 2001,[1] being only the sixth woman to hold that position.[1]
Stewart won a scholarship to study mathematics at Oxford University.[1] She moved to Birmingham 1966[1] and was elected councillor for the Billesley ward in 1970.[1] Her husband is Professor John Stewart, professor of local government studies at the University of Birmingham.[1]
Midland Metro tram number 11 is named after her.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Dale, Paul (15 May 2001). "Who's that with the Lord Mayor?". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 24 April 2012. (subscription required)
- 1 2 Cohen, Nick (10 October 1993). "Renaissance that never was: Birmingham's new leader snubs prestige building projects". The Independent. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "Women's Local Government Society". Women's Local Government Society. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dick Knowles |
Leader of Birmingham City Council 1993 to 1999 |
Succeeded by Albert Bore |
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