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:
Appley Car Park Closed due to repairs!
Message from Southern Water - 23rd January 2023 "I wanted to let you know that we are working on a repair to the wastewater mains pipe that runs between Appley and Sandown this week. In order to conduct the repair, we need to switch off the main...
Severe weather warnings and alerts for the Isle of Wight
A number of warnings and alerts have been issued this morning for flooding and cold weather. Please see the following summary (@10.00 hrs 16 January 2023) Sandown, Brading and Bembridge on the Eastern Yar. Although the levels are high, property...
Road Works shortly starting on Great Preston Road
MUCH NEEDED WORKS TO IMPROVE RYDE'S GREAT PRESTON ROAD TO GET UNDERWAY THIS WEEK - Island Echo - 24hr news, 7 days a week across the Isle of Wight Isle of Wight repairs on Ryde's Great Preston Road delayed | Isle of Wight County Press Island Roads...
Help Update 2023
New Year cost of living/winter wellness update Cost of living information leaflet We’ve produced a handy A5-sized leaflet providing information about the support and advice available to help residents with the cost of living crisis, depending on...
Happy New Year Message – Simply Ask for Help when you need it!
2023 – A Year of Doom or a Year of New Beginnings! Michael Lilley: The power of community and how to overcome life's hardships with support from others (onthewight.com) I have worked with people all my life that have been on the margins of society...
Useful contacts for Isle of Wight/Ryde residents
Isle of Wight Council website – www.iow.gov.uk Please contact organisations directly for more information and opening times. Organisation: Contact: Help offered: Suicide Prevention and Intervention - Isle of Wight Tel: 667 247 Available 24 hours a...
Help and Support over Festive Season
If you need help and support over the next few weeks, please read below as there is help out there. Support over the festive season Please find attached a copy of an ad ‘Support over the festive season’ that was printed in the local media on 16...
Ryde Appley & Elmfield Ward – December 2022 Update
Dear Residents and Friends, December 2022 Update I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Festive Season and thank you for all your support. This email newsletter and update just highlights the latest news in relation to Ryde Appley and...
Raising Support and Awareness for Men’s Mental Health
'Good Old Days' evening raises £700 for charity, with Mayor performing as Danny La Rue (onthewight.com) Ryde Mayor Cllr. Michael Lilley and Monkton Arts Fundraising extravaganzaRaising money for Men Only IOW – A Men's Mental Health Initiative. Cllr...
West Acre Park Planning Application Update
West Acre Park planning application stalled due to concerns over impact on Solent waders and migrating birds (onthewight.com) The WAP planning application was due to come back to IW Council Planning Committee on 20th December 2022 but this...
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