CITY of York Council has taken a lot of flak over the proposal to install a huge Ferris wheel by the riverside.

Many residents were shocked that the authority would plan to bring such a massive fairground attraction on to its land at Tower Gardens.

Now their fears have been crystallised in a report by a council officer which recommends the idea be rejected.

People regularly complain the council never listens - here is a cast-iron example where it has.

There is still merit in bringing the fun of the fair to York, at least temporarily.

Clearly, however, a more appropriate site needs to be found.

Updated: 09:36 Thursday, February 24, 2005