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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.

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

3, March 2021·2 min read

Tourists should take a Covid-19 test before coming to the Isle of Wight says council chief

The Isle of Wight council's Chief Executive says they are working with Visit Isle of Wight, and encourage visitors to have a Covid test before coming to the Island

26, January 2021·3 min read

John Ackroyd, inspirational Isle of Wight innovator, passes away

John Ackroyd was the embodiment of the truth that anything can be achieved on the Isle of Wight – his innovations, inventions and designs will go down in history

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21, January 2021·9 min read

Plan to give Isle of Wight residents a stronger voice through a Citizens’ Assembly voted down by councillors

It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within

20, January 2021·1 min read

Call for Citizens’ Assembly to help rebuild the Isle of Wight post-Covid

A Citizens’ Assembly is a representative group of residents who are selected at random from the population to learn about, deliberate upon, and make recommendations in relation to a particular issue or set of issues

11, January 2021·2 min read

Pennyfeathers: Plans for a further 900+ homes in Ryde moves a step closer

Cllr Lilley says there is no agreed master road infrastructure plan, and no plans for community/education/job creation/health infrastructure and adds that in his view, Ryde Town Council has been totally ignored

9, December 2020·2 min read

Dementia patients being cared for on the mainland ‘unacceptable’ says health watchdog

Cllr Michael Lilley also questioned how the patients’ families needs were being treated, as he said it is often the family who are more distressed than the needs of those being cared for

Archie Holliday's Letter 29.11.20 - Save Westridge Farm

8, December 2020·4 min read

Save Westridge Farm 4,000+ strong petition heads to planning committee today

Cllr Lilley will present a 4,000+ strong petition to the Isle of Wight council planning committee today, and explain legal advice about infringement of the children on the farm's human rights

3, December 2020·1 min read

Mayor sponsors creative session for 15 young people in Ryde over lockdown

Funded by the Mayor with the support of 'I Heart Buttons', 15 young people in Ryde were able to enjoy some creative distraction during Lockdown #2

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