IN the Business Press, Sir Graham Hall states York must become a 24-hour city to stop the decline in tourist numbers.

I agree that lighting up is a priority, the bridge arches are crying out for floodlighting.

When I was much younger the city's bridges were floodlit. On Lendal Bridge the bolts which carried the lights can be still be seen on the side buildings.

City of York Council has been working on the Skeldergate Bridge lights for two years and still four lamps are unlit.

L Martin,

Fairfax Street,

Bishophill, York.

Updated: 10:44 Friday, February 13, 2004