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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.

24, March 2020·2 min read

Ryde launches Coronavirus Support Hub to assist residents in need

The new Ryde Support Hub is offering a range of assistance to residents. We are all in this together and you live in a caring community. You are not alone.

6, August 2023·1 min read

Westridge Farm’s future: Council greenlights 472 homes, residents to seek judicial review (updated)

Isle of Wight council approves 472-home West Acre Park development; objectors to fight the decision

28, July 2021·2 min read

Lilley: ‘Concerted effort’ to ‘stop me properly representing my residents’ over Westridge Farm application

The ward councillor for Westridge Farm says he believes there was a concerted effort to stop him talking at the Planning Committee. The Monitoring Officer argues he was following external legal advice

13, June 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight fire stations could be owned by Hampshire in combined authority plan

Concerns were raised at last night's Scrutiny Committee, after it was revealed that under the plans for a combine Fire Authority, Hampshire would own the Island's 11 fire stations.

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council passes motion appealing for small business support

Council unanimously backs motion for government help with small business pressures

20, October 2018·3 min read

‘Papa Owl Goes to Rocket Island’ out now: See at Literary Festival Youth Zone

You can buy your copy of the latest Papa Owl book written by Michael Lilley and illustrated by Helen Stiles, whilst taking part in a rocket-making activity at the Youth Zone of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

27, March 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Planning Committee give controversial planning applications the go-ahead

Despite strong objections from various quarters, two controversial planning applications were given the go ahead at tonight's Isle of Wight planning committee meeting.

26, April 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight’s suicide prevention plan still ‘not fit for purpose’ believes councillor

Cllr Lilley believes the suicide prevention plan on the Isle of Wight is 'not fit for purpose' despite recommendations from a group tasked with investigating the Suicide and Prevention Strategy

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

11, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight primary school closures set for scrutiny at County Hall

The policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services, education and skills will scrutinise the proposals to close six Isle of Wight primary schools

16, July 2021·1 min read

Decision on Ryde Interchange deferred until after consultation

If the decision needed to be made before September, Cllr Jordan said an extraordinary meeting will be held instead

4, December 2018·2 min read

Ryde residents slam Isle of Wight council’s Harbour plans (updated)

At last night's meeting around 60 Ryde residents slated the plans to sell off the harbour and accused the Isle of Wight council of ignoring a regeneration consultation.

29, April 2024·1 min read

Waterside Community Trust receives £254,000 for changing room refurbishment

Waterside Community Trust secures funding for vital refurbishment of changing rooms

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