Monday 9th March 2026
A small ceremony will take place at 9.55am at the War Memorial in Brightlingsea. During the ceremony, the Commonwealth Flag will be raised, and the Affirmation will be read by the Mayor, Councillor Chris Paveley.
A celebration of the prosperous Commonwealth we want
This year’s theme, Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth, highlights the Secretary-General’s commitment to facilitate the development of transformative, equitable and high-impact opportunities across the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, said:
“This year, Commonwealth Day calls us to action, to rally together to face today’s challenges and unlock opportunities that can deliver shared and lasting prosperity for all our people. Opportunity must reach people everywhere — from the smallest, most remote communities to the biggest cities. We are a family of nations whose endowments and common values position us to deliver the extraordinary benefits of a more prosperous and connected Commonwealth, if we work together.”
