Matthew is the Council's Hon. Clerk and Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for the Council's day-to-day administration, management of the Council's staff and for providing the Council with legal and procedural advice.
Prior to working with the Council, Matthew was the Communications Officer to Brendan Clarke-Smith MP [Former Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw] and is currently the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Idridgehay & Alton and Ashleyhay Parish Council and Locum Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Elmton with Creswell Parish Council.
Outside of the Council, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Langwith Society, Trustee of the Langwith Bassett Hall Trust and Councillor on Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck and Welbeck Parish Council.
Matthew is a passionate advocate for localised democracy and ensuring that Councils adhere to the highest levels of standards to ensure both efficient delivery of services and accountable decision-making.