To celebrate the centenary of women being given the right to vote, the leader of Leeds City Council is hosting a special commemoration event.
The event, Centenary Cities: 100 Years of Votes for Women, is being held on Friday 9 February at Leeds Civic Hall and is the first of a number of projects this year celebrating the anniversary, organised by Leeds City Council and funded by the Government Equalities Office.
The event, which will be led and opened by Councillor Judith Blake, will have two key themes, including commemorating the Representation of the People Act 1918 which allowed some women to vote for the first time. The council says the event will also provide an opportunity for women from across the city to discuss with policy makers and service providers the key challenges they still face and give them the opportunity to help to shape the city’s future.
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