Samunya Bexley
Councillor Lisa Jane Moore has announced "Samunya Bexley" as her mayoral theme for 2026-27, focusing on community connection.
Councillor Lisa Jane Moore, the new Mayor of Bexley, announced "Samunya Bexley" as her mayoral theme for the Municipal Year 2026-27 in May 2026. Meaning "Bexley Together", the theme is inspired by a South African concept of unity and shared humanity, aiming to reflect the idea that identity and well-being are deeply connected to community.
The Mayor explained that "togetherness isn't something that we feel, it's something that we do," emphasising the everyday choices people make to look out for one another. This theme will guide her mayoral year, alongside her chosen charities: Crossroads Care South East London, Truly Beloved, and the Diabetes UK Bexley Support Group.
Key facts
- Councillor Lisa Jane Moore announced "Samunya Bexley" as her mayoral theme for 2026-27 in May 2026. Source
- The theme "Samunya Bexley" means "Bexley Together". Source
- The theme reflects the idea that a person's identity and well-being are connected to their community. Source
- Councillor Moore was elected Mayor of Bexley for 2026-27 on 27 May 2026. Source
- Her chosen charities are Crossroads Care South East London, Truly Beloved, and Diabetes UK Bexley Support Group. Source
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