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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.

royal-esplanade-hotel-ryde with whittle and icke

15, January 2019·2 min read

‘Son of God’ gibe leads to Cllr Whittle labelled ‘vacuous child’ as residents clash with councillors at Ryde Regeneration meeting

There was standing room only at last night's Ryde Society meeting as residents clashed with Isle of Wight councillors over regeneration plans. Read the report from the meeting.

6, December 2023·2 min read

‘Sticking plasters’ being used to fix Isle of Wight’s dental crisis

A new mobile dental bus is coming to the Island in the New Year providing treatments to residents on a prioritised needs basis

12, February 2024·2 min read

Champion flipper to defend title at Ryde’s Pancake Day fundraiser

Two pancake day events in Ryde aim to support the town's vulnerable

Michael Lilley, Graham Biss and others clean up

29, April 2024·3 min read

Abandoned vacuum cleaner among litter collected by councillors and High Sheriff at Appley and Puckpool

Volunteers remove rubbish, including a vacuum cleaner, in Appley Park clean-up effort

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

NSPCC image of a teenage boy with bruises on his face

10, February 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s children’s mental well-being has to be a priority, says Mental Health Champion

Don't miss the deadline to apply for the grants to help support children and young people, this Sunday 12th February

Opposing views from westridge farm in 2016 and 2020

16, November 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight council called to support sustainable farming

Councillors will be asked to approve a motion to support farmers on the Isle of Wight and protect their farms being lost to housing

21, November 2019·1 min read

Italian Job film screening and talk cancelled: Refunds will be issued

Due to unforeseen circumstances the event has been cancelled and all tickets sold will be refunded

11, July 2019·2 min read

Cowboy landlords and slum housing part of the Isle of Wight’s ‘systemic housing problem’ says officer

The Isle of Wight council's housing needs service manager said because a lot of landlords are cowboys they are in effect placing people in unsuitable accommodation that’s unfit for human habitation.

14, August 2022·6 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Four Weeks until the Island features on TV screens around the world

Watch retired professional cyclist, former Tour de France competitor and Ambassador for the Tour of Britain ride the final leg of the final stage of the Tour of Britain Isle of Wight course

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

Cllr Lilley and Matthew Whittaker of People Powered

2, August 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight absolutely perfect for an electric vehicle revolution, says Vice-Chairman

The Going Electric transport exhibition, organised by Wight Community Energy was a great success

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