HOW ironic it is that the Government declare that we should all be doing more as a nation to keep fit and stay healthy and yet our city council is still considering closing Yearsley Pool.

The pool provides the opportunity for York people to exercise and stay well. This is a good-sized pool for people who want a proper swim and it gives you a great workout. Why can’t the council see that closing the doors at Yearsley would be a backward step? Maybe they need a few more pounds to pay back the fines they took for crossing Lendal Bridge.

Jacki Ross, Butt Hill, Wigginton, York.