Sir, – For anyone who drives or walks westward from Richmond, past the beacon towards Marske, you may be interested in a recent development.

BT have erected some poles, which in due course, are to provide some upgraded facilities to the area of the ranges at Feldom.

There is already a buried fibre optic cable but evidently a new overhead cable is planned.

Many people feel that the new cable should be buried or that the poles should be on the other side of the road. This is because where the poles and cable are currently planned, the wonderful views looking up Swaledale and across to Penhill in Wensleydale would be spoilt.

You have a small window of opportunity to have your say before it is too late.

On the poles are notices inviting people to comment and gives the address to write to.

A few people have already written and received replies, so it seems BT are at least willing to listen.

ASHLEY BARKER Richmond.