William Winnett

William Winnett (c.1828-2 March 1906) was a businessman and local politician in the Westminster area.

Winnett was a glass merchant, with offices in Wardour Street. He was a member of the Vestry of Westminster St James, and served as its chairman.

In 1885 he unsuccessfully sought election to the London School Board for the Westminster Division. Three years later he was elected to the board, and held his seat until 1900.

When the Metropolitan Borough of Westminster was created in 1900, Winnett was made one of the first alderman of the City Council, a post he held until his death, aged 78, in 1906.