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Michael Lilley

Michael Lilley was elected as the first Green Party Councillor on Isle of Wight Council with 53% of the Vote on 4th May 2017.

He represents the Ryde East ward, which was changed to Appley and Elmfield during the boundary changes.

Michael has championed the issues of mental health for over 30 years and has campaigned to improve support services for the Island residents.

In May 2021 he joined the Alliance Group at County Hall. In May 2023, Michael Lilley left the Alliance Group and joined the Liberal Democrats.

Below are some of the articles in which Michael Lilley is mentioned.

Natalie Bennett and Green Party MEP Keith Taylor with Bob Keats

1, September 2015·1 min read

Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green party, coming to the Isle of Wight

Natalie Bennett will be appearing at a meeting in Newport on 9th September. Islanders are being encouraged to pop along if they want to hear more about Green Party policies.

2, March 2016·2 min read

Meet the two hopefuls in the Ryde East by-election

Ryde East residents will be asked to head to the polling stations next Thursday (10th March) to vote for either Michael Lilley or Jim Moody in the by-election. Find out what they stand for and why they think you should vote for them.

14, March 2016·1 min read

Green Party candidate, Michael Lilley, wins Ryde Town Council by-election

Mr Lilley says he'll "run monthly surgeries, organise local meetings on key issues, produce a quarterly Ward newsletter, and represent Ryde East in key forums which will make a difference for them".

Keith Tarlor, natalie Bennett, Michael Lilley

22, March 2016·1 min read

EU referendum: Green Party MEP to speak at Isle of Wight debate

Green Party MEP, Keith Taylor, invites Brexit campaigners to nominate their speaker for this EU Debate taking place on 1st April in Newport, Isle of Wight.

10, October 2016·3 min read

Isle of Wight publisher launches children’s book as part of Age Friendly Island Campaign

On World Mental Health Day and in Celebrating Age Month, Isle of Wight author, Michael Lilley, announces the launch of Papa Owl and Rocket the Dog’s Big Flying Adventure.

Jonathan Bartley, Michael Lilley, Vix Lowthion, Ryde Pier

21, November 2016·2 min read

Green Party co-leader listens to Islanders concerns during Isle of Wight visit

The co-leader of the Green Party alongside Caroline Lucas, Jonathan Bartley, visited the Isle of Wight on Saturday. He met with disability campaigners, Ryde Arena Community Action group and spoke at a public meeting in Newport.

22, February 2017·2 min read

Ryde councillor to highlight the ‘Forgotten Poverty’ during Big Pancake Day

Food poverty is a hidden issue on the Isle of Wight so as part of the national event, Big Pancake Day, Ryde councillor Michael Lilley will be flipping pancakes and raising awareness.

20, March 2017·5 min read

Mental health pioneer launches ‘Recovery So Far’ report

Michael Lilley, a pioneer in mental health, will next week present the 'Recovey So Far' report prior to stepping down as CEO of My Time Division, Richmond Fellowship (one of the UK’s largest mental health charities).

7, April 2017·2 min read

Call for ‘Think Family and Think Carers approach’ to mental health

This mental health expert says we need to 'think family' and target preventative services to families at an early stage to enable them to be more resilient and tackle life’s normal crisis events.

8, May 2017·2 min read

Call for Isle of Wight Council to make mental health a priority

One out of four of Island residents are severely depressed and anxious at any one time and this is caused by everyday life trauma. New Green councillor is calling for Isle of Wight council to make mental health a priority.

18, May 2017·3 min read

Council’s direction on future of Sandown Bay Academy should be known in next 48 hours

The treatment of staff and pupils at Sandown Bay Academy by its sponsor, Academies Enterprise Trust, was described as appalling, atrocious and disappointing by councillors. They voted to have AET removed from all Island schools.

10, July 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s Mental Health Challenge being led by local Councillors

Mental health expert, Cllr Michael Lilley, said "we need real leadership within our community to lead our mental health services to the quality that residents deserve".

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