Where’s option six for Union Terrace car park?

Number six should be that things are left as they are and an alternative site found for York St John University.

Is there no spare land at the Nestlé site? This is not too far away from the main campus. There are several universities in the country where the buildings are widespread, and I am sure that the young students should be fit enough to walk a short distance between sites, a lot easier than the older generation who use Union Terrace.

AP Cox, Heath Close, Holgate, York.

• I WAS very pleased to read that City of York Council is reconsidering the sale of Union Terrace car park to York St John University.

The car park is vital as it is for tourism and retail sales in York. Why does the council not sell the former trainee nurses’ home buildings behind York Hospital to the university, who could then refurbish and amend these 1960s-built quality buildings for student use? These sound buildings have stood empty and idle for many years – what a waste.

David Quarrie, Lynden Way, Holgate, York.

• We don’t need any more students, but we rely on car parks and tourists for regular income.

If the councillors can’t see this, they should resign, and let’s get a few with common sense.

Rita Crombleholme, Deramore Drive, Badger Hill, York.

• NOW that the plans to install the York Wheel behind the art gallery have been shelved, perhaps we could sacrifice some of the car parking spaces at Union Terrace to accommodate it. The increased number of pedestrians using Gillygate would generate welcome business for the shops and restaurants, and would be some compensation for their recent distress.

George Robinson, Manor Way, York.

• HOW good it is to read that our the council cabinet is considering alternatives in the disposal of Union Street car park.

It may be a good moment to view it as a possible site for the, now homeless Wheel. There are certainly no bats to worry about there.

JA Whitmore, Springfield Road, York.