I said at the time that this would stop people using the car park and the kiosk could never be viable!

The only motorists using this car park would sit in their cars or on the nearby seats to enjoy the magnificent view, and few, if any, would venture down the very steep hill.

It was obvious that people would stay with their cars and, in the unlikely event of a warden appearing, just drive off.

The parking meter is in view of the kiosk so Mrs Addis knows better than anyone how many motorists actually put money in the machine.

If the machine had taken anything like the £6,900 as claimed by the council the kiosk business would have been flourishing, so I find it unbelievable.

South Cliff car park is the perfect place for visitors and local residents alike to go and sit and enjoy one of the best views of Scarborough and I would ask our elected councillors to become involved and ask council chiefs to provide proof that the income generated by the meter justifies its existence.

Colin Lomas

Newby Farm Road

Scarborough

I READ with dismay the front page story about Mrs Addis.

This lady must be feeling pretty wretched at the way she has been treated by our mighty Scarborough Council.

Then there was the abysmal response from our Conservative MP who clearly has no good will.

After reading the article I drove to Sea cliff and, lo and behold, the offending parking meter had been covered over.

This sounds to me like closing the stable door etc.

Clearly there is a solution to this ongoing saga and it is quite simple – just remove the offending meter for all time and let Mrs Addis restart her catering business and give employment to her staff once again.

It would also be a good idea to present her with a per centage of the meter takings by way of compensation for the heartache she has had to endure.

I wish all parties good luck for a successful conclusion and I hope it turns out to be a very happy Christmas time.

Gordon Embleton

Conyers Ings

West Ayton