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.

Published In

Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds Live, Yorkshire Live

766 Articles
over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

East Leeds Orbital Route branded 'race track' as councillor calls for speeding crackdown

The newest dual carriageway in Leeds has been branded a “race track” by one city councillor as he called for a speedi...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds fly-tippers dump everything from microwaves to scooters in city's drains - and lift up grat...

Children’s toys, scooters and kitchen appliances are among the items that have been dumped into the drainage system i...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Green councillor on Leeds City Council announces she won't stand in May election due to 'personal...

One of Leeds’ Green Party councillors has announced she will not stand for a second term at the upcoming local electi...

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over 1 year ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Future of 30 West Yorkshire bus services hangs in balance

Decision likely to hinge on outcome of this week's Budget.

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds council criticised after refusing the close road in Adel for Coronation street party

Highways chiefs have been criticised for refusing to close a Leeds road to allow for a street party over the Coronati...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds buses: Future of West Yorkshire bus services 'depend on next week's budget' as First cuts s...

The long-term futures of nearly 30 bus services across West Yorkshire will likely hinge on the outcome of next week’s...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds City Council criticised for failure to escalate case which resulted in girl being abused by...

Leeds City Council has been criticised for its failure to escalate a serious safeguarding case which resulted in a yo...

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over 1 year ago
leeds-live.co.uk

'Failings' as girl placed in care of convicted sex offender by Leeds Council

Leeds Council has responded

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Rob Burrow Marathon: Sky urged not to move Leeds United game against Newcastle to avoid marathon ...

TV companies have been urged not to move Leeds United’s late-season game with Newcastle in May, to avoid a clash with...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Excitement as new e-bike scheme to launch in Leeds city centre, Meanwood and Shaftesbury Junction...

Leeds’ new e-bike scheme will launch in September, city councillors have been told.

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

'Explosion' fears over plans for huge Leeds lithium battery storage near houses and school in Rot...

Dozens of people have opposed plans to build a battery farm along a school walking route, amid fears it could explode...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Chapel Allerton: Angry neighbours beg Leeds Council to remove 'ugly' roadblock causing 'permanent...

Angry residents have called for an “ugly” roadblock on a north Leeds crossroads to be removed, as they say it’s causi...

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