Matthew James Willis
Liberal Democrats councillor for Raynes Park
Term started: 7 May 2026
Matthew, originally from Australia, is now a British citizen and wants to give back to the community that supported him through lockdown. He worked with Network Rail to start a mural project in the skew arch and continues that project as Councillor with the support of Merton Council.
Election history
Raynes Park (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 2,072 votes· Elected
Raynes Park (2022)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Elected
Contact Information
Raynes Park Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Wimbledon
Constituency
Raynes Park
Ward
Matthew James Willis
Councillor
Raynes Park
Chessie Flack
Councillor · Raynes Park
Victoria Jane Wilson
Councillor · Raynes Park
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups