Working on behalf of the Community
Michael Believes in:
“Working for you in a changing world
to make Ryde Appley and Elmfield a better place to live”
Michael’s Priorities:
Save Westridge Farm, Green Space and Climate Change
– Saving this historic and sustainable farm and the green space it encompasses is essential for a climate change strategy. Improve and increase green space available to residents and visitors.
Housing
– Campaigning for real Social and Affordable Housing through small housing projects on brownfield sites in Ryde.
Celebrate Ryde’s assets and rebuild the Town post Covid19
– Revitalise our Town’s economy, support our businesses, create jobs and celebrate our heritage.
Support our Young People, Care for our Elders and Create an Accessible Environment for All
– Have inter-generational and access polices that create inclusivity and sustainability.
Mental Well-Being of all residents and community
– Make sure all Ryde residents and families, post Covid19 get the support at local level as a priority.
Recent Posts:
Investment in the Young People of Ryde!
I am so proud of Network Ryde and the Ryde Town Council team in this fantastic achievement in being awarded £578,000 which is groundbreaking on so many. This was a team effort of Ryde young people, Network Ryde staff and management committee, RTC...
Chain Gang comes to the rescue
March 27th 2023 PRESS RELEASE ‘Chain gang’ comes to the rescue Ryde Mayor Michael Lilley led a chain gang with a difference as he joined efforts to support the town’s beach lifeguards. Michael, joined with builder Mike Carter and local company...
March 2023 Update – Ryde Appley and Elmfield Ward
It is hard to keep up with everything in the Ward and things I am involved in. Planning issues of Pennyfeathers and West Acre Park continue to dominate Ryde Appley and Elmfield and are long way off finding resolution and updates are below. A good...
Cost-of-Living Update and Useful Information & Contacts
There is a strong infrastructure of support for people struggling this winter on the Island Please see this Facebook post and read below. Affording healthy foodWe know that a key need during the cost of living crisis is getting hold of affordable...
Help Now to End Child Poverty and Food Insecurity in Ryde and Isle of Wight!
Crowdfunding to Support food poverty in Ryde. on JustGiving This week has been National Children's Mental Health Week (6th-12th February) and I have been raising the issue and asking questions at IW Council. In January 2019, I successfully put...
Mayor’s Pancake Challenge Tuesday 21st February 2023 (Pancake Day)
Ryde Mayor, Cllr Michael Lilley, will be hosting his 8th annual pancake flipping contest on Pancake day, Tuesday 21st February 2023, at Pickle and Dill on Union Street at 3:30pm. The annual event, held since 2016, raises yearly the issue of poverty...
Great Preston Road resurfacing continues
Westridge Cross to Smallbrook Lane: Next up for Island Roads resurfacing (onthewight.com) Island Roads’ Great Preston Road improvement project in Ryde is ahead of schedule, extending resurfacing to Westridge Cross to Smallbrook Lane. sland Roads...
Campaign to Reduce Dog Fouling on High Park Road and surrounding Area!
Dog fouling on pavement on High Park Road. Directorate of Neighbourhoods Environment Officer Team County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1UD...
Ryde Appley and Elmfield Ward Up-Date and Cancellation Notice of Ward Meeting on 2nd February 2023
There will be no monthly ward meeting on the 2nd February (this Thursday) and the next meeting will be on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 7pm at St. John’s Church Hall. My monthly up-date is as follows: Standing Down as Mayor in May...
Mental Well-Being Grant Fund
A new round of grant funding to support community-based schemes and activities that help to promote mental wellbeing and prevent mental ill health has been launched today (Monday). A further £50,000 will be made available through the Isle of Wight...
Michael successfully re-elected
Isle of Wight Councillor and Ryde Town Councillor
Ryde Appley and Elmfield 6th May 2021 Election Results:
Isle of Wight Councillor
Votes:
832 – Michael Lilley
121 – Conservative candidate
109 – Green Party candidate
Ryde Town Councillor
Votes:
911 – Michael Lilley (Our Ryde)
550 – Jenna Sabine (Our Ryde)
517 – Lisa Carter (Our Ryde)
164 – Green Party candidate
Monthly Ward Meetings
First Thursday each month 7pm
St. John’s Church Hall, Ryde