The condition of the roads in Pontefract is disgusting. I live in Nevison and Ferrybridge Road is more like a lunar landscape complete with craters, some of which are at least five inches deep, one part looks like a wheeltrim cemetary where they have been lost due to the crumbling Tarmac.

The top of Water Lane is just as bad. I lifted a lump to the side of the road so as not to cause any serious accidents.

Now come on Wakefield Council, what's going to be cheaper – compensation payouts of taxpayers' money or some repairs? And it's not just due to the recent weather, these roads have been in a poor state since last winter.

K A RICHARDS
Nevison Avenue
Pontefact