New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
31, March 2025·4 min readIsle of Wight residents can livestream historic court case against Ryde housing developmentCommunity unity strengthens as Ryde residents battle Isle of Wight Council over planning
3, March 2025·5 min readCouncillor Michael Lilley kicks off 10th annual pancake challenge to fight food povertyMichael Lilley hosts the 10th annual pancake challenge to tackle food poverty in Ryde
7, January 2025·4 min readLetter: I believe the Isle of Wight’s identity must be preserved during devolution discussionsCouncillor Michael Lilley outlines his position on preserving the Isle of Wight's identity amid devolution discussions
27, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight campaigners granted appeal in fight to protect Ryde farmlandHistoric Ryde farmland case progresses as residents win appeal for 2025 trial
16, September 2024·2 min readResidents’ group challenges court ruling on Westridge Farm housing developmentResidents' group, Greenfields (IoW) Ltd, files appeal over Westridge Farm housing development ruling
26, June 2024·3 min readEnding the sewage scandal, protecting farmland and taking climate emergency action all key for LibDem hopefulLibDem hopeful says if elected as East Wight MP he will continue fighting for his community, as he has done for years
29, April 2024·3 min readAbandoned vacuum cleaner among litter collected by councillors and High Sheriff at Appley and PuckpoolVolunteers remove rubbish, including a vacuum cleaner, in Appley Park clean-up effort
23, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objectionsCabinet amends Isle of Wight planning policy following suggestion from LibDem councillor to ensure equality in development objections
15, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council to face judicial review in court over West Acre Park decisionA King's Council Judge rules that Ryde Appley and Elmfield residents' case against council over West Acre Park planning decision to proceed
12, February 2024·2 min readChampion flipper to defend title at Ryde’s Pancake Day fundraiserTwo pancake day events in Ryde aim to support the town's vulnerable
11, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor calls for moratorium on coastal development amid flooding and landslidesCouncillor Lilley calls for immediate climate action and a halt on coastal developments
15, November 2023·2 min readLetter: Isle of Wight councillor calls for moratorium on coastal development post-floodingRyde councillor demands halt on coastal housing to prevent future flooding risks