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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1939 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Christine |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor 1999; Companion of the Order of the British Empire |
Early life edit
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 edit
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][4]
Honours and awards edit
He was knighted in the 1999 Birthday Honours for services to local government and to the Local Government Association.[5][6]
Personal life edit
He lives in Petersham, London with his wife Christine.
Publications edit
- 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 edit
- ^ a b c Razzall, Tim (2014). Chance Encounters: Tales from a Varied Life. Biteback Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84954-820-5.
- ^ a b c "The former Richmond Council leader receives the highest award". Richmond and Twickenham Times. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ Dyduch, Amy; Ambrose, Tom (23 May 2014). "Leader Lord True hails historic win as Conservatives retain Richmond Council". Richmond Guardian. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ a b c Williams, Sir David (Reeve), (born 8 June 1939). UK Who's Who. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U39950. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Former Leader of the Council awarded Freedom of the Borough" (Press release). London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 7 July 2017.
- ^ "Knights bachelor". The Guardian. 12 June 1999. Retrieved 26 July 2017.