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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.

10 lind street - ryde town hall - google maps

29, July 2022·4 min read

Year-round mental health crisis support for adults across the Isle of Wight launches in Ryde

Ryde Safe Haven offers any over 18s on the Island a ‘safe space’ out of hours on Fridays, weekends and bank holidays

21, June 2022·2 min read

Appley Tower Open Day returns after two year hiatus: New theatre group perform play about Tower’s heritage

As well as the tours of the Tower on the Open Day, a new theatre group has been formed, the Appley Tower Players, to tell the story of the Tower

person in dentists chair with dentist explaining xray

8, June 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s dentistry crisis ‘only getting worse’ committee hears

The Isle of Wight council’s health and social care scrutiny committee heard of a worsening situation within dentistry on the Island

isle of wight ferry wash from the catamaran (fastcat)

7, June 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council to create patient transport taskforce

The taskforce will look at transport issues facing people who have to travel to the mainland for treatment

Wight Wave stall at the Celebrating Ryde event

23, May 2022·2 min read

First ever Celebrating Ryde event hailed a success

It was an opportunity for local organisations to come and engage with members of the public and explain a little bit more about some of the exciting things going on in Ryde

Claire Critchison standing on Undercliff Drive

18, May 2022·1 min read

New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected at Isle of Wight council (updated)

The new chairperson said they were looking forward to representing the council over the coming year

29, March 2022·8 min read

Planning Committee members vote on motion to recall West Acre Park 473-home development back to committee (update 2)

The motion was not seeking to overturn the Planning Committee's decision, but was focused on the process leading up to that decision being made, said Cllr Jarman

11, March 2022·2 min read

Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians offered free mental health training to support their customers

Cllr Lilley says, "I have seen in Birmingham how barbers have reduced numbers of suicide in the community and know this strategy works"

someone standing by a smiley that is painted onto the road

4, March 2022·3 min read

£54,000 shared among community groups offering support to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing

Seventeen Isle of Wight community groups have been awarded funding to help them support and improve people's mental health and wellbeing

Inset photos of Michael Lilley and Geoff Brodie with county hall in the background

2, March 2022·2 min read

Heated discussions in and out of council chamber result in security escorts for two councillors

Tensions escalated further after the meeting when angry words were exchanged resulting in security escorts for both councillors

1, March 2022·2 min read

Demolition of Ryde Cafe and toilet block another step closer after planning approved

Cllr Jordan explained the entire Ryde Interchange project has to be completed by March 2023, including placing public toilets in the station

28, February 2022·1 min read

Seven Ryde residents to be presented with Freedom of Ryde: Get nominating

This is your chance to nominate someone in Ryde who you believe has helped make a real difference to the town

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