I SHOULD imagine I am writing on behalf of most of the population of the surrounding area on two points.

Firstly, why on earth is there any question as to what should happen to Tesco’s land on railway road? Surely anyone with any common sense would see that it is ripe for a car park for the station?

Secondly, having been caught for two hours, on Wednesday, in a traffic hold-up caused by an accident (which was waiting to happen) on the A65 Ilkley exit to Skipton. Many people (in the know) turned round, and took the only option, and took the road by the golf club to Bolton Abbey. Further long delays naturally ensued with so much traffic taking this narrow lane.

Surely to goodness we need the Ilkley bypass. Please, the people and councillors who represent the local population, “take note” and do something!

Stephanie Edwards

Park Crescent, Addingham