Michelle moved to the Fylde coast in 2017 shortly before marrying her husband Alistair. Michelle was elected to Fylde Council in 2019 to represent Fairhaven Ward bringing with her nearly 20 years of political experience having been an elected member on Bury Council from 2003-2016.
Cllr. Michael Withers has lived in St.Annes and Ansdell since 1963, attending St. Thomas Primary and King Edward Vll Grammar schools in the borough. He now lives in Park Ward with his wife Rosie, they have three grown-up boys and three grandchildren.