WHILE reading your article in the Gazette on 28 March regarding the new Co-op store in Staithes, I was amused to find its main argument with the national park’s planning committee was that it would enhance the appearance of the entrance to Staithes.
This may be a valid point, but if you want to argue about first impressions when entering Staithes then those visitors that arrive by bus may have a different welcoming sight.

I refer to the dirty, smelly and very outdated bus shelters at either side of the main road.

They are disgusting and I don’t think many people actually shelter in them because of the smell and grime.

The council amenity worker does what he can to keep it free from litter etc, but can do little for the rest of the problem.

I note while travelling the coast road between Staithes and Whitby that the outlying places on this route do have modern bus shelters.

I and many other residents of Staithes believe it is time our village was brought up to date and have these ‘brick bunkers’ demolished and replaced by something respectable.

I have noticed they have just been painted inside.

This does not hide the fact they are old and need replacing with something a little more practical and also pleasing on the eye.