I AM appalled and totally disgusted at the decision of City of York Council that will result in such an iconic and beautiful building that is the Carlton Tavern being destroyed.

The excuse this council gave for giving its permission to this outrage was that we need more care homes, when they have consistently closed care homes in very recent times.

They are passing the buck for care to the private sector.

I have no doubt that the next aberration on this council’s list will be to agree to build yet more student housing on the green space next to Walmgate Bar, which people are also objecting to.

This council should hang their heads in shame for destroying York people’s heritage.

How I wish there was some way to stop them getting their own way.

Someone will profit greatly from this proposed five-star care home and student accommodation, but it certainly won’t be York or Acomb people.

Mrs W P Carter, Marston Crescent, Acomb, York