We are always being told that York's Christmas lights are going to be bigger and better than ever. I was in town the other day and they are exactly the same as other years. Dismal!

Feasegate, Church Street, Parliament Street and Davygate did not look any different to the previous 11 months. We want to encourage shoppers in to the city centre so let's make it a pleasurable place to shop. Christmas is a magical time for children and adults alike, so let's show other towns and cities that we can do it better.

Colin Henson,

Moorcroft Road,

Woodthorpe, York.