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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.

21, November 2019·2 min read

Plea to help ‘those who need it most’ rejected by Isle of Wight councillors

Cllr Garratt said the council ‘should be doing more for those that need it’ and proposed an amendment, but it was rejected by 19 votes

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

5, November 2019·3 min read

Call to support more young men talking during Men’s Mental Health Month

Cllr Lilley says Ryde has the highest number of suicide attempts on the Island and needs to get young men to start this month to chat

5, November 2019·4 min read

Letter: No to proposed 465 houses on historic farmland in Ryde

Cllr Michael Lilley is calling for a moratorium on all large scale planning applications in Ryde until there is a fit-for-purpose road infrastructure plan and a new Island Plan which has realistic housing targets and recognises climate change, farming needs and the Island's status as UNESCO Biosphere reserve

31, October 2019·1 min read

The Isle of Wight could have been ‘dog friendly’, but councillors rejected it last year

With the recent outrage at dog ban proposals OnTheWight has been looking back. Guess what? Last year Cllr Lilley tried to get the council to agree a motion make the Isle of Wight a "dog-friendly Island". It was rejected. Here's what happened then and the reasons given

The Italian Job original poster image of Michael Caine and three minis

31, October 2019·1 min read

Mayor’s fundraising events include Big Night Out and celebration of The Italian Job

Funds raised from the events will go towards young people-led projects through the Isle of Wight Youth Trust and Network Ryde

15, October 2019·1 min read

Number of Adult Social Care complaints falls by four, but process criticised

Isle of Wight Council revealed the number of adult social care complaints has decreased by four compared to the previous year, but Cllr Lilley said having a separate complaints team was confusing to people when they most needed help

10, October 2019·1 min read

Ryde Town Council agree to take lead on possible Ryde Theatre development

The town council unanimously agreed to submit the Expression of Interest and to take the lead in continuing to explore all options for the future ownership, operations and management of the building

17, September 2019·1 min read

Your feedback sought on Appley Tower Feasibility Report

Following an initial round of stakeholder consultations, the Natural Enterprise Appley Tower Feasibility Report is now available for public consultation.

16, September 2019·1 min read

St Mary’s Roundabout: Opposition forces Isle of Wight council to special meeting

A special meeting will take place later this month, where councillors will debate postponing the works.

Newport High Street taken in 1928 on the Isle of Wight. Aerofilms Ltd. Source Historic England Archive

14, September 2019·7 min read

Newport and Ryde to benefit from slice of multi-million heritage boost

The money will help turn empty and underused buildings into a range of offerings, including creative spaces, offices, retail outlets and housing to support wider regeneration.

20, August 2019·2 min read

Appley Tower’s history celebrated at Monkton Arts Centre exhibition

A two-week exhibition celebrating the heritage of Appley Tower in Ryde opens on Bank Holiday Monday.

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