Michael Lilley

25, February 2020·4 min read

Call for greater equality for Isle of Wight residents through an Act of Parliament

As he has done for the last two years, Cllr Lilley is seeking Isle of Wight council support calling for an Act of Parliament to give the Island better recognition, Island status and powers to create a better future

24, February 2020·3 min read

Investing in local solutions to climate change will creates jobs on the Isle of Wight, says councillor

Cllr Lilley says the £1m fund would not only tackle climate change, but create high-skilled and well-paid jobs for Islanders. The money would come from the £12m reserves

18, February 2020·3 min read

Pancake challengers to flip Pancakes for Poverty Awareness in Ryde

The three-year champion, Wayne Whittle, encourages challengers to try and beat his record, whilst supporting worthy causes

3, February 2020·3 min read

A secret briefing on Island Roads’ progress will be held tomorrow claims Cllr Brodie (updated)

Confidentiality agreements will bind the limited number of Cllrs who are admitted to the exclusive briefing about the Highways PFI from disclosing information they learn - even from other councillors, claims Cllr Brodie

31, January 2020·2 min read

National award for work tackling underage drinking in Ryde

The project aimed at raising awareness of the harm alcohol can cause was a great success and has led to a national award for Network Ryde

ryde town council meeting - start of friday meeting

22, January 2020·4 min read

Ryde Town council: No rise in the precept, staff restructure and plans for the future explained (updated)

After Friday's rocky meeting, some positive news comes forward from Ryde Town Council. As well as setting out plans for the coming year, shedding light on the recent departure of two clerks, there will be no rise in the precept, says the Mayor.

20, January 2020·3 min read

Ryde town councillors resign after ‘no confidence’ motions defeated (update 3)

Two of the councillors calling for 'no confidence' motions have resigned today with immediate effect

first vote of the ryde town council no confidence vote

20, January 2020·5 min read

Motions of ‘no confidence’ in Ryde councillors defeated to huge rounds of applause (video) (updated)

All three motions of 'no confidence' against five Ryde councillors were defeated, with the Mayor adding that he was not opposed to an internal audit or inspection of processes

16, January 2020·2 min read

Ryde Mayor ‘never felt so low’ ahead of ‘no confidence’ meeting

Cllr Lilley said he had been unable to discuss the issue for confidential reasons. He said it had been difficult for him personally, as he was unable to publicly dispute the accusations

george street centre - ryde - streetview

15, January 2020·2 min read

Motions of ‘no confidence’ against five councillors to be debated at public extraordinary meeting

Someone suggested ditching the TV soap opera on Friday night and heading to Ryde Town Council where the tensions between councillors will be played out in public

10, January 2020·2 min read

Deep divisions in another Town Council as motion of ‘no confidence’ tabled against five councillors

Ryde steps up as the next town council with deep divisions, as a motion of no confidence is tabled against five councillors, including the mayor

17, December 2019·1 min read

‘Time for some grown-up working together’ say councillors after Conservative candidate wins by-election

The Independent Labour and Independent Green cllrs say that with the Conservative candidate being elected in the by-election with just 36% of votes (whilst Labour and Green vote combined was 45%) it's time for left of centre parties to work together

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