David Williams (Richmond upon Thames politician) explained

Sir David Williams
Birth Date:	8 June 1939
Nationality:	British
Spouse:	Christine
Awards:	Knight Bachelor 1999; Companion of the Order of the British Empire

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

Early life

Williams studied at Durham University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Economics.^[3] After university he worked as a systems analyst for IBM from 1961 until 1970.

Political career

Williams was a local government councillor for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside from 1974 to 2014.^[4] He was Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council from 1983 to 2001.^{[1] [3]}

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

• The Rise of the Liberals . . Williams, David. 2016. 0263-0958. 37. 70–79.
• Political change in Richmond-upon-Thames 1983–1986 . . Williams, David. 2017. 0263-0958. 38. 80–88.

Notes and References

1. News: The former Richmond Council leader receives the highest award . . 10 July 2017.
2. News: Leader Lord True hails historic win as Conservatives retain Richmond Council . Dyduch, Amy . Ambrose, Tom . 23 May 2014 . . 10 July 2017.
3. Book: Williams, Sir David (Reeve), (born 8 June 1939) . UK Who's Who . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U39950 . 978-0-19-954088-4 . 4 October 2018 . en .
4. Book: Razzall, Tim . Chance Encounters: Tales from a Varied Life . Tim Razzall . . 2014 . 978-1-84954-820-5.
5. Former Leader of the Council awarded Freedom of the Borough . 7 July 2017 . .
6. News: Knights bachelor . 12 June 1999 . . 26 July 2017.