3 ways to improve parking problems at York Hospital

YORK Hospital parking is not just a ‘York Hospital’ problem, nor is it just a ‘city council’ problem.

I understand that there are many constraints on land ownership, development, planning regulations, road layouts etc but isn’t it time to start thinking outside the box?

Surely there are opportunities that would benefit York and the surrounding area by just looking at what may already be available.

For instance…

1. Move the coach parking from Clarence Street to the currently disused area formerly occupied by Sainsburys and Great Outdoors adjacent to Foss Bank

2. Develop the freed-up Clarence Street area and the old Nurses Home car park Into “extra’ hospital parking, possibly using a moving walkway

3. Re-consider the development of the Bootham Park grounds. Are the proposed football pitches a necessity? Why not extend the hospital grounds?

These ideas may not be the ultimate solution but why not give them consideration

Martin Benson,

St Mary’s Walk,

Hambleton,

Selby

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Henry’s death must not be politicised

THE bodycam footage of Henry Novak’s last moments of his very short life is incredibly chilling to watch.

He informed the police officers attending that he couldn’t breathe nine times, that he’d been stabbed four times, and he still was not believed. Henry was treated inhumanly to say the very least. Handcuffed and cautioned and he lay dying.

The courage Henry’s father showed in his speech outside court after his killer had been sentenced was incredibly brave and humbling to watch.

I really hope that this incident brings about positive change in how the police must not use colour or religion in determining who is believed and who isn’t anymore.

Mr Novak’s wishes are where he doesn’t want his son’s death politicised must also be adhered to.

Politicians’ ‘race-baiting’ will not help bring about the change we need.

Politicians must try to unite the country and not try to divide us over this most senseless death.

My thoughts and prayers are with Henry’s family and friends at this very sad time.

John Jones,

Russet House,

Birch Close,

York

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