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Opposition Wanted.

To the Editor of the "Mercury."
Sir, - Permit me to refer to the letter of "W.M." in your last issue, touching the matter of the provision of a 'bus shelter at Friary Corner, Lichfield.

As a resident in Lichfield during the past four years, I have taken keen interest in your reports of decisions taken by that body of gentlemen elected to further the interests of the City, and I regret to state that I have been far from satisfied that due consideration has always been given to certain important suggestions placed before them.

I have recollections of a suggestion that a 'bus shelter should be provided, being placed before the Council some considerable time ago (at that particular time very much belated). Its glaring need surely should have appealed to a few members engaged in doing business over the counter from those who choose to visit the City shopping, etc., and who must undertake the journey by 'bus.

That such a recommendation should have received the whole-hearted support of every member of the Council is patent to every intelligent ratepayer, and the manner in which such recommendation was turned down should provide thought for those who in their small way have to provide the necessary for the many ill-conceived recommendations which do happen to secure the interest and pleasure of those who profess to guard the interests of the masses.

With the advantage of twenty-five years' experience in municipal affairs I venture to suggest that Lichfield lacks good sound healthy opposition within the Council, and the time is now opportune for the many dissatisfied to form a Ratepayers' Association.

With a population of approximately 9,000 Lichfield citizens would do well to take a more active interest in its administration, and to extend to the few who would desire the progress enjoyed by other centres, the assistance necessary in their endeavours.

In conclusion, sir, may I suggest your newspaper may be prepared to support any movement made to secure the provision of a long felt want in Lichfield in the matter of a suitable 'bus shelter, and thus to give some slight indication of the City's appreciation to those good enough to patronise its shopping centre, and especially those who visit to admire its wonderful recent structures, and the beauty of it all.

JOHN STOKES
"Harlequin," Leomansley,
Lichfield, Staffs.
10th February, 1937.