Theresa Stewart

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]

Theresa Stewart
Born(1930-08-24)24 August 1930
Leeds, England
NationalityEnglish
Alma materOxford University
OrganizationLabour Party
Known for

Stewart won a scholarship to study mathematics at Somerville College, 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 was named after her.

References
  1. Dale, Paul (15 May 2001). "Who's that with the Lord Mayor?". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 24 April 2012. (subscription required)
  2. Cohen, Nick (10 October 1993). "Renaissance that never was: Birmingham's new leader snubs prestige building projects". The Independent. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  3. "Women's Local Government Society". Women's Local Government Society. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. 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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