David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
LDRS
David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter
LDRS

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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Council Demolishing old bank site could pave way for conference centre David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics Huge complex with care home, school and flats could be built near city centre David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics Campaigners fight another off-licence bid amid nuisance street drinkers problems David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics ‘New lease of life’ planned for site of old toilets now blighted by litter David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Council New convictions policy for taxi drivers may be watered down after outcry David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics New school facilities in doubt amid opposition to plans for old golf course David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Council Former city centre hostel could be turned into co-living space for young people David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Council Child safety concerns over Government’s nurseries plan David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter

Council How city officials responded when social worker grievance claims were raised David Spereall, Local Democracy Reporter