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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.

3, November 2020·2 min read

Vectis Hall: Ryde Town Councillors agree to buy and restore former school building

Due to the poor state of the building, and its listed status, this will be a long term project for the Town Council with works hoped to commence within the next three to five years

3, November 2020·3 min read

Town Councillors vote unanimously to save Ryde Town Hall and Theatre

Ryde mayor, Michael Lilley, says the town council "is fast becoming a can-do council" as councillors agree to save Ryde Town Hall and Theatre

27, October 2020·2 min read

Video appeal from eight-year-old ahead of planning decision for 475 homes on working farmland

The application has over 400 objections and a petition was launched over the weekend appealing for further support against plans to build 473 homes on a currently working farm

covid-19 drive through testing centre - person standing at door of car with clipboard

7, October 2020·2 min read

Do not cross the Solent for a Coronavirus test urges Isle of Wight health chief

The Chair of the Scrutiny Committee explained that he'd been advised to travel to Lewisham to get a Coronavirus test.

Seaclear barge holding floating bridge in place

6, October 2020·5 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge could be fitted with side thrusters, Scrutiny Committee hears

An update on several aspects of the Cowes Floating Bridge was given at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, including news about possible side thrusters

28, September 2020·8 min read

Isle of Wight Scrutiny Committee debate called-in Cabinet decision to extend £1m PTEC loan (updated)

The decision made by the Isle of Wight council Cabinet was called in and debated today. Read News OnTheWight's comprehensive report

24, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council decision to relax repayment terms for £1m PTEC loan investment called in (updated)

Some members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee say a Cabinet decision was made without providing information to the committee to scrutinise beforehand. Details within

23, September 2020·3 min read

Nicholson Road application gets green light, despite objection by Island Roads over major highway concerns (Updated)

The planning applications for development of Nicholson Road, Ryde were approved last night, despite major highways concerns from Island Roads and the Town Council. Details within

nicholson road ryde - artists impression - copyright RCKa

22, September 2020·4 min read

Letter: Ryde Jobs, Yes! Bad Road Design, No!

Cllr Lilley calls on the Isle of Wight council planning committee to refuse the "half-baked scheme" and urge the Regeneration Team to go back to the drawing board

richard hollis shaking hands with nick stuart at the election count

17, September 2020·3 min read

Conservative-controlled council elects Conservative to lead committee to scrutinise their work (updated)

The Scrutiny Committee is designed to examine decisions made by Isle of Wight council. It has, for as long as we can remember, been chaired by an opposition councillor … until last night

Cllr Ian Ward in online meeting, with Sandown pier in the background

10, September 2020·3 min read

It was ‘never the case’ that all Isle of Wight roads would be resurfaced, claims Cllr Ian Ward

Cllr Andre says she's dissatisfied about the changing narrative in relation to the Highways PFI contract and "deeply concerned by Cllr Ward's apparent total reliance on the information he's being given by Island Roads"

West Acre Park plans artists impression of green space

19, August 2020·2 min read

Plans for 475 houses in Ryde a ‘bridge too far’

Captiva is looking to build the 475 houses over nine phases, which includes 116 social or affordable houses, a cafe, doctors’ surgery and office space

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