HAVING read Mario Rea’s letter about people working in Bishop Auckland town centre on business properties and receiving parking tickets (HAS, Oct 11) would it not be possible for the business owner to have a parking permit free (considering the amount of rates they pay) to be used when anybody is actually working in or outside their business? It is stressful enough working in the main street with today’s health and safety issues without having to worry about getting a parking ticket.

Dave Bowes, West Auckland.