FOI release

statues, artworks, or monuments re. decolonisation

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2025/00199

Received 18 February 2025

Published 24 March 2025

Request

Under the FOI Act, can I please request some info regarding statues, artworks, or monuments under the control of local authority on the grounds of decolonisation? Specifically, I request the following: Details of any statues, artworks, or monuments that have been removed, relocated, or altered on the grounds of decolonisation since 1 May 2021. The name or description of the statue, artwork, or monument. The reason cited for its removal, relocation, or alteration (if applicable). The date the removal, relocation, or alteration occurred. The current location or status of the removed, relocated, or altered item (e.g., in storage, displayed elsewhere, etc.). The total cost incurred by the local authority for the removal, relocation, or alteration of each statue, artwork, or monument. Please specify a breakdown of costs where possible, including costs for labour, materials, legal advice, public consultation, transportation, and storage. Please provide this information in a table format, if possible, with columns for 'Name of Statue/Artwork/Monument', 'Reason for Removal/Relocation/Alteration', 'Date of Removal/Relocation/Alteration', 'Current Location/Status', and 'Total Cost'.

Response

Oxford City Council does not have data on statues, artworks, or monuments under its control that have been removed,relocated or altered due to decolonisation.

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