From Peter Gruner, Ryde:

How extraordinary it took a concerned holiday maker from Australia — writing to the County Press last week,“Ryde’s eyesore greets IW visitors” (22-06-18) — to highlight the shocking derelict state of what, in effect, is the main entry port to the Island at Ryde Pier.

Letter writer Lesley Payton may also like to know that rather than tackle a basic repair job, the various authorities appear more interested investigating possible grandiose developments along the Esplanade for yet more empty homes (CP, 25-05-18).