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
7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

City of Leeds Council: Two safeguarding cases where children suffered ‘serious harm’ referred to ...

Two serious safeguarding cases relating to children in Leeds have been referred to a national panel in the last six m...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Ex-Leeds Ofsted inspector calls on schools to stop ‘constant’ focus on academic success

The school system should water down its “constant emphasis” on academic success for the benefit of children, a former...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Council approves plan for private children's home in Pudsey despite anti-social behaviour c...

Plans to set up a new children’s home in west Leeds have been approved, despite one councillor raising concerns about...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds cycle lane scheme between Headingley and city centre to go ahead despite criticism

A scheme to introduce cycle lanes along one of Leeds’ busiest routes will go ahead, despite efforts by local Liberal ...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds Deliveroo drivers told to slow down following complaints about 'safety hazard' speeding

Cyclists working for Deliveroo in the centre of Leeds have been told to slow down, after complaints about their speed.

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds wedding venue: First look at plans for waterfront venue, holiday lodges and cafe in Oulton

Images showing how a proposed new Leeds wedding venue may look have been released, though it’s feared the scheme may ...

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7 months ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds Deliveroo drivers ordered to slow down as city centre pedestrians complain

Deliveroo drivers are whizzing past pedestrians too quickly

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7 months ago
leeds-live.co.uk

Leeds 'rat run roads' fears as £10M cycle lane scheme approved

There are fears it could lead to 'rat runs'

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds dad backs 20mph speed limit after daughter Alice Greenwood killed by racing drivers

A bereaved father whose 12-year-old daughter was killed in a horrific car crash has pleaded with drivers to just “fol...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds shop Pudsey Local ordered to close for two months following anti-social behaviour

A west Leeds shop has been closed by the authorities for two months.

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds City Council tenants causing antisocial behaviour should lose their homes says Rothwell cou...

Council tenants should lose their home if they’re causing misery and anti-social behaviour to neighbours, a Leeds cou...

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7 months ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

West Yorkshire buses: Consultation on London-style bus franchising to launch ahead of decision

A major consultation on how West Yorkshire’s buses are run is set to launch, as the region’s leaders hope to bring th...

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