Theresa Stewart
(1930-2020)
woman, feminist, socialist, politician, Labour Councillor for Billesley Ward (1970-2002), First woman to lead Birmingham City Council (1993-1999), Leader of Birmingham City Council (1993-1999), and Lord Mayor of Birmingham (2000-2001)
Died aged 90
Wikidata WikipediaTheresa Stewart (née Raisman; 24 August 1930 – 11 November 2020) was a British Labour Party politician and the first (and as of 2020, only) female leader of Birmingham City Council, a position which she attained in October 1993, succeeding Dick Knowles, and in competition for which she was beaten by Sir Albert Bore in May 1999. She was also Lord Mayor of Birmingham from May 2000 to May 2001, being only the sixth woman to hold that position. Harriet Harman described her as "a pioneer for women's equality & women's representation, a true sister to me and others. A truly exceptional woman".
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Theresa Stewart (1930 - 2020) lived here. Feminist, socialist and politician. First woman to lead Birmingham City Council, 1993-1999. Labour Councillor for Billesley Ward for 31 years.
15 Selly Wick Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom where they Lived here