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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.

someone standing by a smiley that is painted onto the road

4, March 2022·3 min read

£54,000 shared among community groups offering support to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing

Seventeen Isle of Wight community groups have been awarded funding to help them support and improve people's mental health and wellbeing

Inset photos of Michael Lilley and Geoff Brodie with county hall in the background

2, March 2022·2 min read

Heated discussions in and out of council chamber result in security escorts for two councillors

Tensions escalated further after the meeting when angry words were exchanged resulting in security escorts for both councillors

1, March 2022·2 min read

Demolition of Ryde Cafe and toilet block another step closer after planning approved

Cllr Jordan explained the entire Ryde Interchange project has to be completed by March 2023, including placing public toilets in the station

28, February 2022·1 min read

Seven Ryde residents to be presented with Freedom of Ryde: Get nominating

This is your chance to nominate someone in Ryde who you believe has helped make a real difference to the town

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

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