THE Windermere Ferry is literally a life-saver.

On many occasions, before it was taken out of service, I witnessed the ferry wait for an ambulance to take critical medical help to local residents.

In recent weeks I have been stuck behind motor homes, tractors, buses, coaches and articulated lorries nearly every day as I drive from Far Sawrey to Ambleside on my way to work.

What is usually a 20-minute drive can take over an hour. What happens if someone falls seriously ill?

Every day that Cumbria County Council prevaricates is a day a life could be lost and the council needs to urgently speed up the repair work and get the Windermere Ferry back to full operation as soon as is physically possible.

Gareth McKeever

Far Sawrey