David Williams (Richmond upon Thames politician)
Sir David Reeve Williams | |
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| Born | June 8, 1939 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Public servant, politician |
| Years active | 1974–2014 |
| Known for | Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council (1983–2001) |
| Notable work | "The Rise of the Liberals" (2016), "Political change in Richmond-upon-Thames 1983–1986" (2017) |
Sir David Reeve Williams CBE (born 8 June 1939) is a British public servant and former head of Richmond upon Thames Council, having dedicated four decades to local government as a councillor. In July 2017, he received the Freedom of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in recognition of his contributions.
Early life
Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Economics from Durham University. Between 1961 and 1970, he was employed as a systems analyst at IBM.
Political career
As a member of the Liberal Democrats, Williams served as a councillor for the areas of Ham, Petersham, and Richmond Riverside from 1974 until 2014. He held the position of Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council from 1983 to 2001.
Honours and awards
In 1990, Williams was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He was subsequently knighted in the 1999 Birthday Honours for his services to local government and his work with the Local Government Association.
Personal life
Williams lives in Petersham, London with his spouse, Christine.
Publications
- The Rise of the Liberals, Richmond History: Journal of the Richmond Local History Society, 2016, Vol. 37, pp. 70–79
- Political change in Richmond-upon-Thames 1983–1986, Richmond History: Journal of the Richmond Local History Society, 2017, Vol. 38, pp. 80–88