I WRITE with reference to your excellent article (August 30) and views from the web (September 1).

I was one of the passengers fearing losing the bus shelter in question as part of plans to build a special needs home.

I have discussed the special needs building aspect with the City of Lincoln Council, Lincolnshire County Council and our former MP, Miss Gillian Merron.

I feel as that part of the discussion has now received planning approval, I need say no more.

However, the bus shelter, located near to Tritton Road in Doddington Road is considered a valuable bonus to those who wait for the bus at that particular bus stop.

If the shelter is to be moved to a nearby site (within very close proximity), then that is obviously acceptable.

If not, those who believe I can stand there in whatever weather, at my age, are treating the proposal a little unfairly.

I agree there are far more important things in life but, due to the problems with High Street and Doddington Road rail crossing barriers, it is always far more than a five-minute wait at that bus stop.

For example, I leave my home at 10.25am to catch the bus, which is estimated to arrive at 10.31am (by Stagecoach).

The bus arrives, without fail, between 10.36am and 10.50am.

I do try to ensure I am wearing clothes suitable for the weather conditions.

However, Lincoln is particularly prone to sudden and unexpected showers and I do want to arrive at my destination reasonably dry.

Umbrellas do not always protect me from the rain.

I sympathise with those waiting for buses at bus stops without shelters, but please leave our local one alone.

LES WOODS Doddington Road, Lincoln.

SAVE OUR SHELTER: Doddington Road residents who are unhappy a bus shelter near the Tritton Road junction in Lincoln may have to go to satisfy planning permission for a specialist residential home. Picture: Rich Linley