William Collings (politician)

William Henry Collings (July 6, 1899 – March 7, 1961), a Canadian politician, represented Beaches in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1951 to 1961 as a Progressive Conservative member.

Collings was elected as an Alderman representing Ward 8 on Toronto City Council in 1948.

In 1955, Collings was appointed as the Chief Commissioner of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and served in that role until his death.

He was credited with many of the steps taken to liberalize the advertising and promotion of alcoholic products in Ontario.

He was credited by Premier John Robarts as being one of the principal authors of the legislation which created the City of Metropolitan Toronto in 1953.