David Spereall Local Democracy Reporter
  • Leeds
  • National World

David started covering Leeds City Council as a Local Democracy Reporter in 2022, having covered Wakefield for the Local Democracy Reporting Service for the previous four years. He has also worked as a journalist in Hull, Kirklees and Morley.

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Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds Live, Yorkshire Live

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yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Sam’s Mini-Market: Leeds residents say estate 'littered with cans' as they oppose shop's plan to ...

Residents in an east Leeds community say they fear an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour if a new convenienc...

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leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds Council slashes 11 jobs in one department in battle with rising costs

The 11 jobs are currently all vacant - so no existing staff will be made redundant

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Residents crime fears if Leeds Seacroft mini market allowed to sell alcohol

Sam's Mini-Market has applied to the council to sell booze

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yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Bailiffs sent to man’s home after Leeds council failed to change address records

Leeds City Council has apologised after it sent bailiffs to a man’s home over an unpaid debt, because they’d failed t...

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Armley shop denied alcohol licence over street drinking woes

A west Leeds shop’s bid to sell alcohol has been rejected after a hearing was told how a high street has become a ‘no...

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Leeds local elections 2023: Councillor's fears for polling station staff as voters required to pr...

Leeds City Council’s deputy leader has said she is worried about the safety of polling station staff at the upcoming ...

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yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Bradford Airport investigation update as campaigners fear 'night flight misery'

Leeds City Council has issued an update on its investigation into claims that Leeds Bradford Airport broke strict nig...

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Sweet Street: £500m plan to build one of 'most desirable' developments in Leeds city centre with ...

A sprawling £500m development which will regenerate eight acres of brownfield land across Leeds’ south bank has been ...

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Safety fears over possible redevelopment of former nightclub into student flats in ‘grotty’ area ...

Students could be at risk if the proposed building of new university accommodation in a “grotty” part of Leeds city c...

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Leeds councillors row after accusations of 'sexist double standards' and 'womansplaining'

A Liberal Democrat councillor has attacked sexist “double standards” he says have been displayed by fellow elected me...

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Leeds council tax: Property and Airbnb owners with a second home in city 'should pay double' on tax

Property owners with a second home in Leeds should pay double on their council tax, according to the city’s Liberal D...

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Council makes pledge over 'Ruby' case after vulnerable Leeds girl placed in care of paedophile in...

Leeds City Council has promised it will never again place a child in the care of a convicted paedophile, after an app...

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