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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.

23, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader explains the need to now carry a personal alarm

Cllr Lora Peacey Wilcox explained that she now has to carry a personal alarm

23, February 2022·1 min read

Plan to renovate St Thomas Church begins to see the green shoots of progress

The first of the workshops held with young people have begun, with more to follow over the next few weeks

23, February 2022·3 min read

Councillor will once again be flipping pancakes to help fight food poverty

Cllr Lilley's initiative has raised more than £9,000 to help those in food poverty over the last five years. He'll be flipping pancakes for charity again next week

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

10, February 2022·2 min read

Tour of Britain 2022: Isle of Wight stage: Location revealed for start of final leg in national cycling race

The Isle of Wight will host the final leg of the 2022 Tour of Britain and details have emerged about where the final leg will begin

Four teenagers sitting on the beach with their back to the camera

8, February 2022·4 min read

Children’s Mental Health Week: Exploring creative ways to share feelings, thoughts and ideas

This year's theme is 'growing together' and the week’s activities will encourage children and young people to explore the creative ways that they can share their feelings, thoughts and ideas

5, February 2022·2 min read

A new, bright chapter for Ryde Arena another step closer

Having sat empty for six years, there could be light at the end of the tunnel for Ryde Arena

1, February 2022·1 min read

Ryde’s portion of council tax to rise by the price of a Costa coffee

The 7p a week increase (for band D council tax payers) will mean that a range of opportunities can happen in the town over the next few years

27, January 2022·2 min read

Grants for small voluntary and community groups who support mental health and wellbeing

There is a total funding pot of £50,000 available for Financial Year 2022/2023 and organisations/groups can apply for one-off grant funding of up to £5,000

Cllr Michael Lilley presenting the competition winners

26, January 2022·5 min read

Save Westridge Farm campaign has been a real community voice to preserve our identity and connection between a town and the countryside

"The Save Westridge Farm campaign will continue until resolution can be found based on what local residents want, need and wish to do" says Cllr Michael Lilley

Claire Critchison standing on Undercliff Drive

26, January 2022·1 min read

Westridge Farm: Motion to recall application withdrawn at last minute

Cllr Claire Critchison explains to News OnTheWight why she decided to withdraw her motion to recall the planning application back to the Committee

25, January 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Council Planning Committee deliberate variations to development at former holiday camp

The recommendatiom was for members to agree to conditional permission for the many variations submitted by the developer

24, January 2022·5 min read

Westridge Farm: Claims of bullying, ‘apparent bias’, legal errors and more in letter sent by Solicitors to Isle of Wight Council

Hear what Cllr Brodie, who was chairing the meeting where the decision was made, said in response to News OnTheWight’s questions about Solicitor's claims

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