The Mayor of Bexhill 2007

Councillor Paul Lendon is a Bexhillian throughout, whose family connection with the Town ranges over five generations, commencing with his maternal great grand father who settled here because of its invigorating climate and friendliness of its people.

Although born in London, Paul's regular family visits to the Town culminated in his eventual settlement here in 1956, where he received his education in both the Downs primary and secondary schools. He became a member of numerous youth and sports organisations, some connected with Christchurch Methodist Church where he is still a member.

Upon leaving full-time education Paul undertook an apprenticeship with BT, working his way through various aspects of the Company until his early retirement as a technical manager. Upon retirement his profound interest in the history of public transport caused him to train and undertake a period of bus driving in order to pursue his interest in a practical way. His hobby eventually led him to play a prominent part in the successful organisation of the bus and tram centenary rallies in Bexhill in 2001 and 2006.

He is a keen sportsman and swimmer and regularly participates in many of these activities, in the belief that the body as well as the mind needs regular exercise.

One of the Town's great strengths is its voluntary organisations and charities, and the multiplicity of such worthwhile organisations makes Paul's choice of support very difficult. He has however chosen Crossroads and Bexhill Museum as his charities for his year in office.

Paul expects to have a busy mayoral year as the town's ambassador, promoting the interests of the town and meeting as many of its people and organisations as time and energy permits. He is looking forward to the challenge with great enthusiasm.

• 2004 to 2005 - Councillor Stuart Earl.
• 2005 to 2006 - Councillor Joy Hughes.
• 2006 to 2007 - Councillor Eric Armstrong.
• 2007 to 2008 - Councillor Paul Lendon.
• 2008 to 2009 - Councillor Patrick Rene Douart.