Agenda item

To consider a Motion, submitted by Deputy Edward Lord, concerning the commissioning of statues to mark the centenary of women’s suffrage.

Motion - “That this Honourable Court, in recognition of the centenary of women’s suffrage and in committing itself to make further strides forward in making the City of London an open, tolerant and inclusive place to live, work, and visit, resolves to recognise the contribution made by London’s women, by commissioning a statue or statues to be placed in prominent public positions, perhaps of some of the pioneering women who first held high office in the City, such as Dame Mary Donaldson GBE JP (Lord Mayor 1983), Edwina Coven CBE JP DL (Chief Commoner 1987), or Dame Judith Mayhew-Jonas DBE (Policy Chairman 1997-2003), or other women who have added value to the life of London over the centuries; and to refer this matter to relevant committees (advised by an independent expert group) to determine the subjects, budgets, design, location, and other practical concerns.”

Deputy Edward Lord and Anne Fairweather, the mover and seconder of the Motion, spoke in support of the proposal.

Amendment – That the Motion be altered to include the words “or other depictions” following the words “statue or statues”.

Upon the Amendment being put, the Lord Mayor declared it to be carried.

Upon the Motion as amended being put, the Lord Mayor declared it to be carried.