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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, November 2018·2 min read

Red Box Project share disappointment at lack of support from Isle of Wight council (updated)

The Red Box Project have shared their disappointment that 21 Isle of Wight councillors chose not to support Cllr Lilley's motion without it removing the name of the project. Here's their response.

5, July 2024·3 min read

Voting percentages reveal stark reality of political engagement on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight elects new MPs with a notable 38% of eligible voters giving up their right to a vote and a voice

Save Westridge Farm Group photo in 2021 at the farm

16, September 2024·2 min read

Residents’ group challenges court ruling on Westridge Farm housing development

Residents' group, Greenfields (IoW) Ltd, files appeal over Westridge Farm housing development ruling

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

28, November 2018·2 min read

The Red Box Project has boosted one school’s attendance by a third

Proof that ending period poverty can help improve attendance at school has been realised at a school in Portsmouth where it has increased by almost a third since the Red Box Project was introduced.

15, May 2019·4 min read

Isle of Wight councillors pay tribute to outgoing Chairman and welcome new one

Councillors across the chamber paid tribute to Lora Peacey-Wilcox who has finished her two year term as Chairman of the Isle of Wight council.

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, May 2019·2 min read

New Ryde Mayor, Michael Lilley, highlights the Island’s poverty issues at Ryde Society AGM

There was much to report back on from the Ryde Society AGM, including update on Ryde Arena, Harbour and news of new arts centre.

27, February 2018·4 min read

Green Isle of Wight councillor offers ‘Real Social Impact, Real Savings’ budget

The Green councillor believes that in order to make real savings the IW Council needs to ‘think out of the box’ long-term and tackle the causes of poverty and deprivation on the Island with new approaches.

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

vote counting in the county hall chamber 1

21, November 2018·18 min read

Live reporting: Isle of Wight council debate parking petition, changes to council tax support, Red Box Project and more

Find out what your councillor has to say about the issues being debated at the November Isle of Wight full council 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

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