David Williams (Richmond upon Thames politician)

Sir David Reeve Williams CBE (born 8 June 1939) is a British politician and former Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council,[1][2] where he was a local government councillor for forty years.[1][3] In July 2017 he was presented with the Freedom of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.[2]

Sir David Williams
Born8 June 1939
NationalityBritish
Spouse(s)Christine
AwardsKnight Bachelor 1999; Companion of the Order of the British Empire

Early life

Williams studied at Durham University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Economics.[4] After university he worked as a Systems Analyst for IBM from 1961 until 1970.[4]

Political career

Williams was a local government councillor for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside from 1974 to 2014.[1] He was leader of Richmond upon Thames Council from 1983 to 2001.[2]

Honours and awards

He was knighted in the 1999 Birthday Honours for services to local government and to the Local Government Association.[5][6]

Personal life

He lives in Petersham, London with his wife Christine.

Publications
  • Williams, David (2016). "The Rise of the Liberals". Richmond History, Journal of the Richmond Local History Society. 37: 70–79. ISSN 0263-0958.
  • Williams, David (2017). "Political change in Richmond-upon-Thames 1983–1986". Richmond History, Journal of the Richmond Local History Society. 38: 80–88. ISSN 0263-0958.

References
  1. Razzall, Tim (2014). Chance Encounters: Tales from a Varied Life. Biteback Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84954-820-5.
  2. "The former Richmond Council leader receives the highest award". Richmond and Twickenham Times. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  3. Dyduch, Amy; Ambrose, Tom (23 May 2014). "Leader Lord True hails historic win as Conservatives retain Richmond Council". Richmond Guardian. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  4. "Williams, Sir David (Reeve), (born 8 June 1939)". UK Who's Who. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  5. "Former Leader of the Council awarded Freedom of the Borough" (Press release). London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 7 July 2017.
  6. "Knights bachelor". The Guardian. 12 June 1999. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
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