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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.

14, July 2021·2 min read

Ryde Theatre: Mixed views on commercial viability ahead of crunch meeting

A feasibility study by Hampshire County Council says the building is considered commercially unviable, but Cllr Jordan says he knows it can be sustainable

6, July 2021·2 min read

Rival offer for Ryde Town Hall, claims owner as deadline looms

Ryde town councillors have a short amount of time to decide whether to purchase Ryde Town Hall after another offer to buy was put on the table

25, June 2021·2 min read

Grant boost takes Vectis Hall restoration to the next level – with hopes of a royal opening

The Mayor of Ryde says he hopes Prince William will come to open Vectis Hall when it is finished, as it was gifted to the people of Ryde by Lady Spencer in 1806

Shot from outside County Hall of the entrance and flowerbeds

27, May 2021·2 min read

New Alliance Group take over Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet in post-election shake-up (Updated)

The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive

Split screen above and below water in Steel Bay

17, May 2021·3 min read

Stop large housing developments in East Wight to prevent an environmental crisis, urge councillors

The councillors say the Island is "sleepwalking into a nightmare scenario" and that the planning department have to start listening to residents

Phil Jordan, simon cooke and john mclaglan

11, May 2021·4 min read

Ryde residents step up to the plate to ignite hope in voters

The new 'Our Ryde' town councillors share their thoughts about the future of Ryde

Photo of Video screen showing the count at Medina Leisure Centre taking place

9, May 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight 2021 town, parish and community council results

The votes were counted on Saturday and revealed some interesting results, with lots of new faces on Isle of Wight town, parish and community councils

Ballot boxes at IWC count - and number 1 sign

8, May 2021·2 min read

Love numbers? You’ll L O V E this detailed look at the election results

A look at some of the statistics from the Isle of Wight council election, including margins, closest finishes and average votes

26, April 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight’s suicide prevention plan still ‘not fit for purpose’ believes councillor

Cllr Lilley believes the suicide prevention plan on the Isle of Wight is 'not fit for purpose' despite recommendations from a group tasked with investigating the Suicide and Prevention Strategy

14, April 2021·3 min read

Letter: We need radical change at grassroots in Island politics to be competent

Independent candidate, Michael Lilley, explores the issue of a lack of candidates for many town or parish council wards in the upcoming elections

6, April 2021·5 min read

‘Our Ryde’: Residents step up to the plate to support and help their community

A bunch of Ryde residents, under the mentoring and support of two councillors, have formed a group called Our Ryde and are standing as candidates in the upcoming election

15, March 2021·3 min read

A new beginning for Ryde Harbour as town council take on ownership

Ryde Town Council plans to invest substantially in the Harbour, after the freehold was successfully secured following two years of hard work by Cllr Phil Jordan and RTC staff. See the detail within

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