David Williams (Richmond upon Thames politician)
Sir David Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1939 |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Christine |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1990 Knight Bachelor 1999 |
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]
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]A member of the Liberal Democrats,[5] 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 made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1990[6] and was knighted in the 1999 Birthday Honours for services to local government and to the Local Government Association.[7][8]
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.
- ^ Who's Who 2024 (176 ed.). A & C Black Ltd, London. 2023. ISBN 9781399409452.
- ^ "No. 51981". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1989. p. 8.
- ^ "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.