HAVING walked and driven into York via Micklegate Bar, I have noticed on several occasions a crop of orange wheelie bins locating themselves against either the side of this historic gateway or directly behind it.

Who do these bins belong to?

It does not give a good impression to visitors to the city and in these times of financial hardship, we need to promote York as a tourist city to bring in much-needed cash to the city’s economy.

We need to respect our history and ask why the city council has not acted against whoever it is that leaves these bins there.

Lynn Duggan, Holgate, York.