Matthew Butcher has lived in Nottingham for three years and has loved being part of such a vibrant community. He is a regular volunteer at the Crocus Cafe, a wonderful community project in Lenton, as well as being involved in a number of environmental projects around the city. As a student, Butcher has been keen to foster strong relationships between the student and long-term-resident communities. He has recently campaigned against council cuts as well as lobbied for the re-opening of community post offices.