Cllr Matthew Relf MIET FRSA

The brand new Banking Hub has now officially opened its doors on our Moor Market in #Kirkby ✔ This will create a significant boost to banking services in #Ashfield. Here Councillor Matt Relf takes a tour of the new hub #bankinghub

EMC Political Group Leader Appointments for 24/25 confirmed at today’s AGM: Conservative Group Leader - Cllr @CllrPhilKing Independent Group Leader - Cllr @MattRelf Labour Group Leader - Cllr @jewelmiah Liberal Democrat Group Leader - Cllr David Bill

The upcoming election will decide the next government and PM, but more importantly it is about selecting your local representative. Take a moment to look at your local candidates and make sure they have the skills, local knowledge and share your values. whocanivotefor.co.uk

Great visit to Amazon today. Met with the General Manager to discuss how they can engage more with our fantastic community and the many exciting projects we have going on in the local area from the Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre to the ADMC. #skills #automation

Well, not the election result I was after but I am still incredibly proud to have represented those looking for a fresh independent voice in politics. There are definitely questions to ask about how the election was run by Nottingham City Council. Very late delivery of the election booklets (with many being delivered after people have voted!) is completely unacceptable. This will undoubtedly have affected the turnout and the result, although enough to change the end result is something we will never know. On the turnout front, we need a step change in UK elections. Over 73% of people did not vote in this election. Combine this with the antiquated first-past-the-post voting system and I do not think many elected politicians can truly claim to represent the will of the people when so many people stay silent on election day. I encourage everyone to spend a little more time engaging with elections as they are the only way to deliver real change for our country. I want to say a big thank you to all the other candidates and to congratulate @ClaireWard4EM with her win and wish her all the best in delivering for our region. I huge thankyou go to all the local people and businesses who got behind me and donated the money I needed to stand. Your faith in me is truly humbling. Another massive thankyou goes to all the independent politicians and supporters across the region who have helped spread the word of my campaign. Most of all, thank you to all of you who put a cross next to my name. I will never got over the feelings of humility and pride that comes over you when you are walking around an election count and seeing those crosses next to your name. Thank you so much for your faith in me to represent you. #EastMidlands #EMCCA #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor

@open_nottingham Yes. Nottingham City Council were the nominated organising council for the election across the whole region. It was their responsibility to organised the election booklet and have it delivered to all voters in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

@MattRelf So you are saying that Nottingham CC are to blame for voters in Derbyshire not getting leaflets sent out by the East Midlands Combined Authority which is made up of eight members from eight different councils, four of which are Tories? That's a bit of a stretch.

It is absolutely disgusting that Nottingham City Council have failed in their duty to properly inform voters about this election. This will have undoubtedly affected the result.

@Jordysss18 Yes. Nottingham City Council were the nominated organising council of the election across all of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

First of many today @MattRelf #MattForMayor

Well if further convincing were needed to go out and vote for me then here it is! Brodie is an excellent judge of character!

It is election day!! Make sure your voice is heard! Today we have a real opportunity to put Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire back on the map and onto the path of a brighter future. So if you want a mayor who can: - Fix our roads - Improve public transport, including active travel - Improve support and investment for our businesses to create more jobs - Improve adult skills provision so people have the right skills for these jobs - Make sure we build the right low energy homes in the right places - Support retrofit of existing homes so we can all lower out bills - Shout about all the fantastic things already happening in our region And who can do all of this free from the influence of meddling party leaders in London then make sure you: - Vote for Positive Change - Vote Independent - Vote Matt for Mayor! #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

It is election day!! Today we have a real opportunity to put Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire back on the map and onto the path of a brighter future. So if you want a mayor who can: - Fix our roads -Improve public transport, including active travel -Improve support and investment for our businesses to create more jobs -Improve adult skills provision so people have the right skills for these jobs -Make sure we build the right low energy homes in the right places -Support retrofit of existing homes so we can all lower out bills -Shout about all the fantastic things already happening in our region And who can do all of this free from the influence of meddling party leaders in London then make sure you: Vote for Positive Change Vote Independent Vote Matt for Mayor! #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

It was great to sit down yesterday with #Nottscast at @UniofNottingham to talk all things mayoral. It is election day tomorrow and if you aren't yet decided on who to vote for, stick on this podcast and have a listen. open.spotify.com/show/4bwIl0ZEC… Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! Vote for positive change! Vote Independent! Vote Matt for Mayor! #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

@cargobikeAdam @PedalsNottm @Frankadlingtons @helentamblyn @ClaireWard4EM @BBradley_Mans @CllrAlanG I too own a bike and I am currently delivering a programme of improved off highway walking and cycle ways in Ashfield. I am pro public transport and consider active travel very much part of that.

Tomorrow (Thurs 2nd) is the election for the new Mayor of the Combined County Authority and the Police and Crime Commissioner. Who's best for cycling? Who is worst? Go out and vote.

I completely agree! We were promised that these would all be dispatched by 16th April. I was in Buxton yesterday talking to community representatives about how I will ensure High Peak is not forgotten about and I found yet more people who hadn't received theirs yet. It would seem deliveries are still happening!! Complete failure by Nottingham City Council who are administering this election. I and the other candidates also highlighted to the likes of @bbcemt that their transmission plans did not cover all of the region. More details about me and the hustings all candidates took part in can be found at mattformayor.uk

Being asked to vote for a Mayor for the East Midlands Combined County Authority when you live in Glossop makes a mockery of an election process. Haven’t seen, been sent or heard of any of them until this arrives three days ago. Pathetic!!

It is unforgiveable the poor communication to the region from the government and the city and county councils about the new East Midlands County Combined Authority and the role of the Mayor. Tomorrow’s election is more important than the general election and yet far too many people still do not know it is on or what it is about! So it is critical that if you want real positive change for our region that you go out and vote and get your friends, families and colleagues to understand who to vote for, and go and vote. Let us not have more of the same neglect from the main parties! Vote for positive change! Vote Independent! Vote Matt for Mayor! Find out more at mattformayor.uk If you are not sure where to vote take a look at: wheredoivote.co.uk #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

I care deeply about our #VCSE sector. So many people do so much to support others. I already support various organisations in the area and during this campaign I have been out to charity networking events to discuss how as mayor I could support this vital sector. I think there is a lot that as mayor I could do to facilitate greater collaboration/support between people within this sector and public bodies. There is also a lot I would want to do to promote the excellent work they do to highlight where greater investment is needed from either public funds and/or private support and donations.

2nd May is vote day for the #EastMidlandsMayor. A role with huge responsibility. My question to candidates is what is your view on our incredible #VCSE sector and how will you look to support it? @Frankadlingtons @MattRelf @ClaireWard4EM @BBradley_Mans @CllrAlanG @Helen4Mayor

During this campaign I have been asked about my thoughts and opinions on the many areas of responsibility the mayor will have and the influence the mayor can bring. I have also been asked about my opinion on things outside of the direct power and influence the mayor will have. One question of things well outside of the powers of the mayor that comes up a lot are my thoughts on the conflict in Gaza. Given how many people living in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have friends and family in the region that are directly affected by the conflict it is not surprising that it comes up a lot. My view on this is that we need an immediate cease fire in the conflict. For far too long the international community and national politicians have failed to offer the right support and the right pressure to ensure a truly peaceful and stable two state solution can be reached. I have been especially frustrated to watch the national parties whip their members to a party position on something that should so clearly be a clear moral choice for all to come to themselves. I have also been very frustrated to see this government try and silence local politicians on such matters. The main parties have forgotten that elected politicians should answer to the electorate, not party leaders. Being independent I only answer to the electorate and I will always be free to speak out in support or opposition of any subject. #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

This is factually incorrect. Allegations were made of myself and others by one member of the group. An impartial external investigation of these allegations was commissioned. The conclusion of that investigation concluded that no abuse took place. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not go around bullying or abusing others.

@MattRelf @UniofNottingham @UoNSU Councillor Matt Relf was responsible for the project and also allowed and participated in the abuse along with other members, notably Ian Turner, Emily Bradshaw and Kate Crossley along with council members. @MattRelf @ADCashfield @Bbc @NottinghamPost @ChadNews

It has been another busy day out on the campaign trail, talking to people across the region. This afternoon I dropped into @UniofNottingham for an interview for @UoNSU coverage of the election helping students decide who to vote for, many voting for the first time. Engagement in the political process is the only way to achieve real change So if you are fed up of the state of things that party politics has left us in - don’t not vote - don’t spoil your ballot paper - Vote for Positive Change - Vote Independent - Vote Matt for Mayor on the 2nd May! #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR

Nottingham City Council are responsible for organising Thursday’s mayoral election for the whole region. Speaking with people over the past few days I have been meeting a lot of people who are yet to receive their election leaflet that explains what Thursday’s election is about and who is standing. The head of service for elections at Notts City confirmed to me this evening that the delivery of the election leaflet is not yet complete!! We were promised that all the leaflets would have been dispatched by the 16th April!! It is utterly unacceptable that we are this close to a vote on such a critical change for our region and there are still a lot of people across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire completely unaware of it and who is standing. I sadly wish I were surpised that this failing Labour run council has failed in yet another area of its delivery. It is now more important than ever to share word of this election so we can make sure we get a mayor with the skills, experience, motivation, integrity and track record to make this the new combined authority is run properly and delivers for our region. Please share this post and please go out on Thursday and vote Matt for Mayor!! #EastMidlands #EMCCA #VoteEastMidsMayor #derbyshire #Derby #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #mattformayor Promoted by Jennifer James on behalf of Matt Relf, both can be reached at 16 Searby Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5JR