– Clerk of the Year award 2021

We are delighted to announce Ryde Town Council’s Clerk, Lisa Dyer has won the SLCC New Clerk of the Year Award. Lisa began her new position as Town Clerk in the midst of a pandemic and despite the challenges she faced because of this, has transformed and helped reshape the Town Council. Lisa is dedicated to supporting the health, well-being and economy of Ryde and has worked incredibly hard during the past year. This award is much deserved, congratulations Lisa!


Mayor of Ryde, Cllr Michael Lilley said; “I am overjoyed and proud that Lisa Dyer has been given the national recognition she so richly deserves in being awarded the title of National New Clerk of the year. She has kept Ryde going through the worst pandemic in the world and supported her amazing staff team while developing and growing the council in impossible circumstances. Ryde is not only buzzing but economically and socially growing, and Lisa and her team deserve much praise. It’s a proud day for Ryde and the Isle of Wight as Lisa is a local woman who has done so much good.


The SLCC’s Annual Awards celebrate Clerks who have excelled in the early stages of their career.

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