For a long time we have got used to cyclists riding on our footpaths and, as a very old Colcestrian, I am very worried.

As both Essex and Colchester councils approve and back this, I have a question: If a pedestrian is injured by a cyclist, who does he/she sue?

Cyclists do not need insurance, so who is responsible for this claim?

I hope both councils have considered this as it could be a costly outcome, which must not be put on our taxes.

E V Cockerell
Duffield Drive
Colchester

...I thought Crouch Street was one way.

Surely cyclists are not being advised to break the law and go the wrong way down the one-way street?

If so, pedestrians will not be expecting traffic from that direction, so that is encouraging accidents to happen.

Val Best
Ivor Brown Court
Colchester