A SENIOR sister at Helston Community Hospital is asking the town council to put up two bus stops outside the building in Meneage Road.

Sandy Bartlett says there is a great need for the two stops especially for the elderly visiting by bus from either the town centre or outlying villages.

The request was brought to the attention of the council in the town clerk's report in a recent town council meeting.

Mrs Bartlett said unfortunately buses do not always run to time and waiting in the wind and rain is not good for their health.

In her letter she says she understands that if the town council agree to provide these there will be a contribution from county council.

The hospital says it is limited to the number of parking spaces available and it would like to encourage visitors to use public transport as much as possible. They are in communication with the bus companies to provide a more convenient bus timetable to the hospital.

Councillors voted to write off and get quotes and information from the bus companies and look into getting grants as well. They also discussed whether other areas were in greater need of the stops.