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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.

21, June 2019·2 min read

Ever wanted to go inside Appley Tower? Here is your chance

The Isle of Wight Council is to reopen Ryde’s famous landmark, Appley Tower, for one day only as part of the celebrations of Appley Day on Saturday 22nd June.

7, September 2022·2 min read

Town council approve £10,000 towards elite sports event in 2023

Mayor Michael Lilley said the South Island Sevens being held in the town would really help develop events and be a positive sell for Ryde

Cllr Lilley (orange PPE) with Mike Carter, Jono Hollman (WBM trainee plant manager) and Jacob Jenner (senior lifeguard).

28, March 2023·2 min read

Wight Building Materials steps in to help Ryde Beach Lifeguards expand their services

Ryde Mayor Michael Lilley and local businesses team up to build new rescue jet-ski station for beach lifeguards

Councillors outside county hall holding a 'sick of sewage' banner

21, May 2024·4 min read

Cross-party support shown for motion to end sewage pollution in Isle of Wight waters

Councillors unite to prevent sewage pollution in Isle of Wight’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

depressed man looking out of window through venetian blinds by Ethan Sykes

28, May 2019·2 min read

Have your voice heard: Public meeting to discuss Isle of Wight council’s plans to close mental health day centres

All those who will be impacted by the planned closures of the mental health day centres are encouraged to attend this public meeting next week to ensure your voice is heard, including family, friends and concerned residents.

5, November 2019·4 min read

Letter: No to proposed 465 houses on historic farmland in Ryde

Cllr Michael Lilley is calling for a moratorium on all large scale planning applications in Ryde until there is a fit-for-purpose road infrastructure plan and a new Island Plan which has realistic housing targets and recognises climate change, farming needs and the Island's status as UNESCO Biosphere reserve

30, August 2022·3 min read

Resigning: Previous head of planning committee says concerns, distrust and doubts about controversial planning decisions means he’s now standing down from committee

Cllr Lilley claims that the recommendation to remove potential housing development sites from Bembridge in the Island Plan influenced the way members voted on the motion to call-in West Acre Park application

24, February 2020·3 min read

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