Diversity in the Public Realm

London Gov; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Mayor's vision to celebrate London's population and history

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with more than 300 languages spoken every day. Yet, its statues, plaques, and street names don't fully reflect our city's stories.

The Mayor is committed to ensuring that the capital’s population and history are celebrated and commemorated. Following the unveiling of the statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square in 2018 – the first statue of a woman in the Square – the Mayor and his senior team established the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm.

The Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm was an initiative set up by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to review and assess public tributes, including statues and other landmarks.

The Commission’s ambition was to celebrate London’s diversity in a more inclusive manner.

Meet the Mayor's panel members who guide best practices to increase diversity in London's public realm.

What the Mayor is doing to promote diversity in the capital’s public realm

London is getting a memorial to victims of transatlantic slavery. See the chosen artwork.

A podcast series exploring the art and places that make up the capital, told by the people who call it home.

The Mayor of London supports 70 community-led projects to create positive change in public spaces.

Read case studies from community-led organizations across London funded by the Mayor of London’s Untold Stories programme.

London Unseen

London Unseen was a season of trails, tours, and events celebrating the city's diverse histories, as told by communities, practitioners, artists, and activists.

Curated on behalf of the Mayor of London's Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, the season supported over 20 community heritage practitioners, providing more than 40 free events for the public.

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