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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.

6, June 2019·6 min read

‘Voice of the people’ on mental health issues ‘not being heard’ says councillor

Cllr Michael Lilley shares the speech he will make at tonight's public meeting on the future of mental health services on the Isle of Wight.

3, August 2020·2 min read

Letter: Start saying ‘No’ to cruelty of putting in large planning applications during Covid

Councillor Lilley says residents need to start standing up and saying no to large scale developments that "destroy our green fields and farming"

16, January 2024·4 min read

Local campaign calls for action against Isle of Wight’s sewage discharges (updated)

Ambitious plan proposed to end Isle of Wight sea sewage pollution

10 lind street - ryde town hall - google maps

29, July 2022·4 min read

Year-round mental health crisis support for adults across the Isle of Wight launches in Ryde

Ryde Safe Haven offers any over 18s on the Island a ‘safe space’ out of hours on Fridays, weekends and bank holidays

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

18, May 2023·1 min read

Civic leadership stability: Isle of Wight council re-elects Cllr Critchison as Chair

Cllr Critchison has retained her chair in the Isle of Wight Council, beating the Conservative nomination

Wendy Perera, Lora Peacey-Wilcox and Michael Lilley with the pledge

12, October 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council pledge to support mental health of their staff

Wendy Perera said, "It's really important to me that should any member of Team IWC find themselves in need of support, that they can not only reach out for help, but that we can provide them with effective tools to support them"

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

Paul Berry, Xavier Baker and Chris Mannion holding a large British and Isle of Wight flag

30, January 2024·2 min read

Councillor Lilley proposes Freedom of Isle of Wight award for Mermaid Atlantic rowers

Three Islanders' Atlantic rowing victory may earn them Freedom of the Isle of Wight

6, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents struggle with sharps bin shortage for medical waste

'Unacceptable' sharps bin crisis affecting Isle of Wight medical waste disposal

17, November 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council’s vision for one Sixth Form provider gains support

The debate on whether there should be fewer sixth form providers on the Isle of Wight resulted in an unanimous vote as Island students were described as "being let down" and the education provision "not fit for purpose".

16, September 2024·2 min read

Councillor Lilley highlights threat to GP services on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight faces GP shortages; councillors urge new models to attract doctors

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