Mansfield too much focus on self-publicity, as opposed to publicity for the town. The issue was raised again after his prominent role in Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington's homecoming ceremony following her Gold Medal successes at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. In April 2017, Sophie Whitby was elected to represent the Mansfield district as Member of Youth Parliament, on a manifesto which included promoting equality for the LGBT community. Benjamin Bradley has been the constituency (Conservative) Member of Parliament since May 2017, succeeding Sir Alan Meale (Labour), who served the town for thirty years. From 2010 the Parliamentary Constituency boundaries were realigned
History of Mansfield Town F.C. The summer of 1911 saw a new league formed - the Central Alliance. 12 teams were accepted into this new league - one of them being Mansfield Town. Another change of kit came about this season, with the team adopting black-and-white quartered shirts, with black shorts and socks. The first season at the new level was a disaster for Town, finishing in next-to-last position with just 12 points. Mansfield also lost in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, as well as losing to Notts County Reserves again in the County Cup. Mansfield had to apply for re-election, although