Theresa Stewart
| Theresa Stewart | |
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| Born | 24 August 1930 Leeds, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Organization | Labour Party |
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Theresa Stewart (born in Leeds[1] on 24 August[citation needed] 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.
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| Preceded by | Leader of Birmingham City Council 1993 to 1999 |
Succeeded by Albert Bore |
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