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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.

13, April 2023·2 min read

More detail on why latest Pennyfeathers application was rejected

One councillor referred to the site layout as "appalling" and another was really disappointed with the proposal as "it could have been inspirational"

5, April 2023·2 min read

Ryde’s storm sewage crisis goes global: French news agency spotlights Isle of Wight’s battle for cleaner beaches

Ryde Mayor confronts Southern Water over sewage spills, pushing for cleaner beaches and sustainability commitments

Cllr Lilley (orange PPE) with Mike Carter, Jono Hollman (WBM trainee plant manager) and Jacob Jenner (senior lifeguard).

28, March 2023·2 min read

Wight Building Materials steps in to help Ryde Beach Lifeguards expand their services

Ryde Mayor Michael Lilley and local businesses team up to build new rescue jet-ski station for beach lifeguards

21, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight housing development delayed again due to confusion in council chamber

The controversial housing development faces further delays due to confusion in the council chamber today

17, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council unites to develop strategy and fight child poverty on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight council vows to reduce child poverty after a 63% increase in free school meal eligibility

11, March 2023·5 min read

Call for motion to reduce child poverty on the Isle of Wight to be reaffirmed

Cllr Lilley says that nearly a third of children under the age of 18 on the Isle of Wight live in poverty, an increase of ten per cent from previous estimates

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

9, February 2023·3 min read

Find out if you can flip more pancakes than the Ryde Mayor and help raise money for food poverty

Raising money for projects that help tackle food poverty, the Mayor of Ryde once again challenges others in a pancake flipping contest. Get involved and give generously if you can

31, January 2023·1 min read

Ryde Mayor to step down after four years in the role

Cllr Lilley was elected into the role in 2019, three years after joining Ryde Town Council, representing the Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward

he Mayor - Cllr Michael Lilley by Appley Tower

10, January 2023·3 min read

Michael Lilley: The power of community and how to overcome life’s hardships with support from others

Cllr Michael Lilley encourages those who need it, to find help and support in your community to overcome life's challenges, through resources such as libraries, community groups, and warm spaces

8, December 2022·1 min read

West Acre Park planning application stalled due to concerns over impact on Solent waders and migrating birds

Cllr Lilley says the issue over migrating birds means Planning Committee members will be required to approve amendments to the application to include mitigation conditions

17, November 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors agree to measures supporting Islanders in cost of living emergencies

Councillors unanimously backed Cllr Richard Quigley's motion to help the Isle of Wight and its residents cope with the cost of living crisis

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