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This Council notes that 2018 will be the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act which enabled more women to vote in local elections and stand as candidates.  The Act also enabled women to stand for Parliament and granted those over 30 the right to vote in parliamentary elections.

This Council wishes to organise local celebrations and activity to commemorate this anniversary.  This was an important milestone in democratic history.  We ask the Strategic Director of Place to work with the Portfolio Holder for Environment, Culture and Sport to advise on the content of the local celebrations to include from “Suffrage to Citizenship”.  This should include consulting with members from all Groups across the Chamber.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place