Nottingham City Council Unveils Plans for Maid Marian Statue to Promote Gender Representation
Nottingham City Council has announced plans for a new statue themed around Maid Marian, to be installed in the city center. The statue will be part of a 'rain garden' located at the intersection of Maid Marian Way and Upper Parliament Street. This initiative is part of a larger £8.97 million government-funded project aimed at reshaping and regenerating the Maid Marian Way roundabout to increase pedestrian traffic. The council has emphasized that the artwork is a step towards addressing the under-representation of women in public sculptures across the UK. Polish artist Alicja Biala has been selected to create the sculpture, which will incorporate local native plants, each chosen for its connection to local folklore and ecological significance.