William Willis (born c.1860) was a Radical politician in the Battersea area of London.
In July 1893 he was elected to the London County Council to fill the vacancy caused when James Tims resigned on conviction for fraud. Willis held the Battersea seat for the Progressive Party against candidates of the Conservative-backed Moderate Party, the Social Democratic Federation and an independent Liberal.[1]
Willis moved to Battersea in the late 1870s and involved himself in local political and municipal activities, helping to found the local Liberal and Radical Association, and gaining election to the local vestry. He was known for his support for better wages for the workers of the area and the protection of the activities of local costermongers, as well as campaigning for the building of a town hall for Battersea.[1]
Willis only served two years on the county council, and did not defend his seat at the 1895 elections.[2]
When the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea was formed in 1900, Willis was elected to the borough council.[3] He held the office of Mayor of Battersea in 1908-1909.[4]
On being defeated at the Borough Council elections made an Alderman. (Cambridge Independent Press 12 November 1909)