Letters

Letters

Letter writer John Jones says you truly appreciate York when you've lived elsewhere. Photo: Sharon Allan

'When you’ve lived elsewhere you truly appreciate how special York is'

Our letter writer spells out why he backs a return to freedom of movement within the EU for Britain

Our letter writer spells out why he backs a return to freedom of movement within the EU for Britain

'Why I support the return of freedom of movement for everyone in Britain'

Could the empty Sainsburys and Go Outdoors buildings at Foss Bank in York not be used to house homeless and refugees asks our letter writer?

Could the empty Sainsburys and Go Outdoors buildings at Foss Bank in York not be used to house homeless and refugees asks our letter writer?

Local government

'Empty Sainsbury's and Go Outdoors could house homeless and refugees'

Walking route to the NRM. Photo- NQ

Walking route to the NRM. Photo- NQ

National Railway Museum (NRM)

National Railway Museum opens temporary entrance after concerns over long walk

Our letter writer explains why we should be paying less for the BBC each year. What is your view? Email - letters@thepress.co.uk

Our letter writer explains why we should be paying less for the BBC each year. What is your view? Email - letters@thepress.co.uk

'Why we should be paying less for the BBC each year'

Dozens of people queue outside Knoops in Parliament Street, York, for a free hot chocolate on Wednesday, October 21. Image: Newsquest

Dozens of people queue outside Knoops in Parliament Street, York, for a free hot chocolate on Wednesday, October 21. Image: Newsquest

Yorkshire's favourite four-letter word had people queueing down the street!

Spark:York - will it really move to York Central when its 2030 lease is up asks our letter writer

Spark:York - will it really move to York Central when its 2030 lease is up asks our letter writer

Spark must leave Piccadilly in 2030, with or without a new site

Our letter writer looks at the issue of rough sleepers and empty council homes in York

Our letter writer looks at the issue of rough sleepers and empty council homes in York

Local government

York Council's empty buildings make container homes plan hard to justify

Spark, in Piccadilly, York.

Spark, in Piccadilly, York.

Local government

Questions raised over city council's long-term plans for Spark:York

Tourists gathered as York Minster

Tourists gathered as York Minster

Local government

'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city'

Stroud-based Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has backed the Government's controversial decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw gas field Image: PA

Stroud-based Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has backed the Government's controversial decision to allow drilling at the Jackdaw gas field Image: PA

‘York households will pay the price for Labour’s controversial gas drilling decision’

Tourists in Shambles, York Image: Newsquest

Tourists in Shambles, York Image: Newsquest

'I didn't think it would be this busy, it's awful': Tourists' verdict on York

Our lead letter writer is already sick of turkey - and asks, is it all too soon after M&S brought out their Christmas range.

Our lead letter writer is already sick of turkey - and asks, is it all too soon after M&S brought out their Christmas range.

'M&S pre-cooked Christmas food has arrived - now I'm sick of turkey already'

A field of small wooden crosses with red poppies on them. Image: PA

A field of small wooden crosses with red poppies on them. Image: PA

‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’

Spark, in Piccadilly, York Image: LDRS

Spark, in Piccadilly, York Image: LDRS

Spark:York – will the council keep its word over the future of this city attraction?

York is slipping into a cesspit of its own making
DEREK Reed hit the nail on the head with his comments regarding the lack of communal care by businesses in York to the state of the rubbish-strewn streets.
In Derek's letter he mentioned a couple

York is slipping into a cesspit of its own making
DEREK Reed hit the nail on the head with his comments regarding the lack of communal care by businesses in York to the state of the rubbish-strewn streets.
In Derek's letter he mentioned a couple

'York is slipping into a cesspit of its own making'

Should wood burners be banned in the UK?

Should wood burners be banned in the UK?

'It's time this country woke up to the dangers of wood burners and banned them'

St George's reunion. Photo supplied

St George's reunion. Photo supplied

'All invited': Former St George's pupils welcome at annual York reunion

Passengers in York are being left out in the cold because of the delay in replacing a bus shelter, says today's lead letter writer.

Passengers in York are being left out in the cold because of the delay in replacing a bus shelter, says today's lead letter writer.

Passengers are left out in the cold - why does replacing a bus shelter take so long?

‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in city

‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in city

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‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in city

‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in city

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Create ‘York in Broom’ award for cleanest shop

‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in 'muck hole' city

A previous letter writer shared this photo of litter left around the base of a tree outside shops and takeaways on Hull Road, York.

A previous letter writer shared this photo of litter left around the base of a tree outside shops and takeaways on Hull Road, York.

'Filthy footpaths and rubbish-filled shop fronts - York council needs to up its game'

Graveside flowers - our letter writer makes a plea to the person who took flowers from his daughter's grave

Graveside flowers - our letter writer makes a plea to the person who took flowers from his daughter's grave

Father's plea after heartless thief stole flowers from daughter's grave

New recycling bins for York residents

New recycling bins for York residents

Council says new recycling bins will offer more capacity for York households

Our letter writer bemoans a 'dirty' York where cigarette ends and litter spoil the visitor experience. What is your view.jpeg

Our letter writer bemoans a 'dirty' York where cigarette ends and litter spoil the visitor experience. What is your view.jpeg

Local government

'Don't bother visiting York – it is a muck hole with fag ends, litter and weeds'

Anne Ward, Guildhall ward Green activist, at a protest outside York Hospital on October 1.

Anne Ward, Guildhall ward Green activist, at a protest outside York Hospital on October 1.

'Not now, not ever - we must protect NHS data from Palantir'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham - York Central MP Rachael Maskell sets out why she is backing the new PM

Prime Minister Andy Burnham - York Central MP Rachael Maskell sets out why she is backing the new PM

'Andy Burnham, is a man on a mission, and I am with him'

The new recycling wheelie bins set to be rolled out in York Image: Gareth Buddo

The new recycling wheelie bins set to be rolled out in York Image: Gareth Buddo

Local government

Why new recycling bins simply won’t be big enough

New recycling wheelie bins are to be rolled out in York. Image: Gareth Buddo

New recycling wheelie bins are to be rolled out in York. Image: Gareth Buddo

Local government

'York's recycling bin changes don't add up' - letter

York's modern buildings are blocking views of the Minster, says today's lead letter writer.

York's modern buildings are blocking views of the Minster, says today's lead letter writer.

Letters to the Editor

'York's had an outbreak of Legotitis - these modern blocks are spoiling city views '

TG Jones, which houses York's main Post Office branch, will be closing its doors in October.

TG Jones, which houses York's main Post Office branch, will be closing its doors in October.

‘The Post Office is heading the way of the Dodo’ - York customer laments closure

The maintenance of Rowntree Park has come under scrutiny in today's letters. Photo: Margaret Raines

The maintenance of Rowntree Park has come under scrutiny in today's letters. Photo: Margaret Raines

Letters to the Editor

'Is York's Rowntree Park being left to volunteers?' - resident demands answers

Scarborough Spa cliff lift.

Scarborough Spa cliff lift.

Jobs and careers

'Welcome to the world of PM Baldrick Burnham', says York letter writer

Our lead letter writer is suggesting free bus travel should be offered to visitors to soften the tourist tax blow.

Our lead letter writer is suggesting free bus travel should be offered to visitors to soften the tourist tax blow.

Cultural attractions

'Tourist tax should come with free bus travel in and around York'

An impression of an aerial view of Coal Drops Square in York Central towards the Western Station Entrance Image: York Central Ltd

An impression of an aerial view of Coal Drops Square in York Central towards the Western Station Entrance Image: York Central Ltd

'What a pity': What has gone wrong with York's modern buildings?

Scarborough'S Spa Cliff Lift. Courtesy North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough'S Spa Cliff Lift. Courtesy North Yorkshire Council.

Britain's oldest cliff lift closure: memories of magical seaside trips

Former Post Office on Lendal - our letter writer says York people miss it now especially given closures of other city centre post offices

Former Post Office on Lendal - our letter writer says York people miss it now especially given closures of other city centre post offices

'I can foresee trouble ahead': Post Office closures spark Christmas warning

Our letter writer agrees with Ed Sheeran's stance in the Macklemore row.

Our letter writer agrees with Ed Sheeran's stance in the Macklemore row.

Why Ed Sheeran got it right over stance in Macklemore support act row

From 6 April, payments under the Triple Lock will rise by 4.8 per cent, pushing the full New State Pension to £241.30 a week. Our letter writer says OAPs deserve the triple lock - what is your view?

From 6 April, payments under the Triple Lock will rise by 4.8 per cent, pushing the full New State Pension to £241.30 a week. Our letter writer says OAPs deserve the triple lock - what is your view?

Triple lock for pensioners? Too right – they’ve earned every penny

Last Autumn, Luke Charters MP was in Haxby filming a piece for Channel 4 about anti-social behaviour on the high street.

Last Autumn, Luke Charters MP was in Haxby filming a piece for Channel 4 about anti-social behaviour on the high street.

Crime crackdown in York town will only work if parents step up, says resident

Are you put off staying somewhere by dynamic hotel pricing - which is the topic of our lead letter today?

Are you put off staying somewhere by dynamic hotel pricing - which is the topic of our lead letter today?

'Forget the tourist tax – this is what puts travellers off'

Cllr Mark Warters called for the council to stop buying halal and kosher meat.

Cllr Mark Warters called for the council to stop buying halal and kosher meat.

Local government

'Opposition to ritual slaughter is not racism' - halal and kosher meat debate letter

Will relatives visitiing families in York have to pay the tourist tax?

Will relatives visitiing families in York have to pay the tourist tax?

Local government

'Born and bred in York – will my son still have to pay tourist tax?'

Tourists in York - our letter writer says a tourist tax won't clean up the city

Tourists in York - our letter writer says a tourist tax won't clean up the city

'Our streets and public spaces are a disgrace - a tourist tax won't help'

Our letter writer says she deserves the state pension after paying in for 50 years

Our letter writer says she deserves the state pension after paying in for 50 years

Personal Finance

'I worked for 50 years – now pensioners are told we're the problem'

Today's letter writer asks why child maintenance stops at university which is often the most expensive stage of a young person's education. File photo of a graduation ceremony at York St John University.

Today's letter writer asks why child maintenance stops at university which is often the most expensive stage of a young person's education. File photo of a graduation ceremony at York St John University.

'Child maintenance should not end at university when costs are highest'

Our letter writer has a go at making chips in his new air fryer. File image

Our letter writer has a go at making chips in his new air fryer. File image

'I bought an air fryer for an easy life – but it's all gone chips up!'

Our letter writer asks if York missed the boat on UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Pictured St Mary's Abbey, one of the city's treasured monuments.

Our letter writer asks if York missed the boat on UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Pictured St Mary's Abbey, one of the city's treasured monuments.

Did York miss its chance to become a World Heritage city?

Our letter writer asks why York doesn't have World Heritage Site status.

Our letter writer asks why York doesn't have World Heritage Site status.

York has it all so why no World Heritage status? - letter

As part of the debate over recycling collections, our letter writer has questioned the delay in a collection of sharp items.

As part of the debate over recycling collections, our letter writer has questioned the delay in a collection of sharp items.

'Four-month wait for a sharps box collection - is this right?' - letters

Our lead letter writer says visitors to York should pay a tourist tax based on their hotel's star rating. Photo: Rachel Kennedy/ The Press Camera Club

Our lead letter writer says visitors to York should pay a tourist tax based on their hotel's star rating. Photo: Rachel Kennedy/ The Press Camera Club

'York's tourist tax should vary by hotel rating' - plus footpath woes and immigration

Put a fence around Clifford's Tower to prevent accidents, says our letter writer. Photo: Isaac Savage/ Press Camera Club

Put a fence around Clifford's Tower to prevent accidents, says our letter writer. Photo: Isaac Savage/ Press Camera Club

Local government

'York's Clifford's Tower mound is an accident waiting to happen - put a fence up'

Old picture of the Airspeed factory at the former Reynards garage site in Piccadilly, now home to Spark. Photo from Air Museum..

Old picture of the Airspeed factory at the former Reynards garage site in Piccadilly, now home to Spark. Photo from Air Museum..

Why York's Nevil Shute should not be linked to Britain's R101 Airship disaster

Smoke billows across the New York City skyline after two hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Smoke billows across the New York City skyline after two hijacked planes crashed into the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Are You Nick? American thanks York stranger for 9/11 call

A hidden yard behind La Piazza restaurant in Goodramgate has been refused planning consent - our letter writer says planning permission needs to be fair and consistent. (Image Haydn Lewis)

A hidden yard behind La Piazza restaurant in Goodramgate has been refused planning consent - our letter writer says planning permission needs to be fair and consistent. (Image Haydn Lewis)

Calls for fairer York planning decisions and higher tourist tax - letters