Election day is just two weeks away, on Thursday, May 2
The six candidates standing for the new position of Mayor for the East Midlands have shared their hopes, ambitions and priorities ahead of the upcoming election in May. A devolution deal was signed by Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council , Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council in November 2022.
Election day for the mayor is May 2, when the electorate will get their chance to vote for the person they want to see represent the region. The 26-year-old, who studied Politics and International Relations at Nottingham Trent University , said he hopes to bring a “culture of listening” to the role if successfully elected.
“Digital connectivity as well, so making sure not only people in rural areas but in our cities as well are able to connect to the internet without hassle and are able to connect to work and education opportunities. Speaking of his priorities he said: “I would invest heavily in our roads – not just repairs but major resurfacing works – and improve our transport infrastructure, filling in the gaps in the bus network.
He became a Reform UK councillor in 2020, and was elected mayor of Derby in May 2023 by a single vote as the party’s first mayor.Mr Graves has but one priority: To abolish the position of East Midlands mayor. Last year he was voted by both Conservative and Labour council leaders to represent the county’s district and borough councils on the D2N2 local enterprise board.
“As the Independent candidate, I would be the only one not having party leaders in London whispering in my ear. She also stood in the 2019 General Election in Bassetlaw and works as a district councillor for Retford West.“As mayor, I would work collaboratively with councils and communities to find solutions, rather than grandstanding from the top.
“No major decisions should be made in the region without considering the environmental impact. This is why on day one in office, I would declare a climate emergency, launching a climate and sustainability forum.”
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