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

Leeds campaigners fear 'catastrophe' if faulty swing bridge near Rodley Nature Reserve keeps brea...

Campaigners fear there will be a “catastrophe” if a malfunctioning bridge providing access to potential new homes in ...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

West Yorkshire Police announce 'major crackdown' on speeding in Leeds with new cameras to be inst...

West Yorkshire Police are plotting a major crackdown on speeding across the region from next week.

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds councillor hits out at parents on the school run who drop children in dangerous places

A senior Leeds councillor has hit out at parents who drop their children off in dangerous junctions on the way to sch...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Airedale Mills development: Fears new Leeds homes near Rodley Nature Reserve would destroy wildlife

There are fears wildlife and animals at a beloved nature reserve will be disrupted if plans to build new homes are ap...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Lord Pizza takeaway in Tingley withdraws 3.30am closing time bid after complaints from Leeds resi...

A south Leeds takeaway has withdrawn its request to stay open until 3.30am, following complaints from neighbours.

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over 1 year ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Fears plan for 67 new homes at Leeds mill will destroy wildlife

The council is set to approve the plans

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds councillors express concern over cuts to police force leaving communities exposed to crime

Further cuts to police community support officers (PCSOs) in West Yorkshire will leave communities further exposed to...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds council officer made ‘offensive’ bacon remarks to Muslim residents, investigation finds

A Leeds council officer made “offensive” remarks to three Muslim residents which could be “construed as racist”, an i...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Council unveils plans to install cameras at five junctions - with £70 fines for drivers who...

Cameras could be installed at five Leeds junctions to crack down on drivers who ignore the rules of the road.

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over 1 year ago
leeds-live.co.uk

'Racist’ bacon remarks made to Muslims by 'smirking' Leeds council worker

The remarks could be 'construed as racist' a report found

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Wetherby petrol station plans approved despite residents complaints it will cause 'significant li...

A new petrol station in Wetherby has been controversially granted planning permission, despite Leeds City Council adm...

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Kirkgate Market shipping container 'food village' plans clear first hurdle as councillors s...

Plans to install a shipping container-style ‘food village’ in the outdoor area of Kirkgate Market have been backed in...

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