A pensioner left “exhausted” every time he goes to town has called for a bus shelter to help himself and others in the community.

Despite living half a mile from the Broadwalk Centre, Michael Morrish takes the 303 bus to the shops to avoid having to climb the hill opposite his house.

It takes Mr Morrish, of Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop in Deansbrook Road. By the time he reaches it, he is often worn out, and in need of a rest.

The 83-year-old believes a bus stop would benefit everyone in the area.

He said: “It would make life much easier. At the moment, when I miss the bus, I have to stand there for 20 minutes. I shake a bit, and have to hold onto the bus stop for support.

“If it starts to rain, unfortunately you have to stand out in it and you haven’t got a choice. I try to get out the house everyday, but I stay in if it’s lashing down with rain. I can’t hold an umbrella because my hands shake. In the summer, the sun can also be blinding from that spot.”

Mr Morrish, who worked as a civil servant for 40 years following his national service, has lived in his street for 60 years.

He believes the wide pavement has plenty of room for a shelter, and having one before winter would be ideal.

He added: “Having a shelter would bring a lot of advantages. I wouldn’t have to worry about missing the bus, as I could sit in there in comfort.

“Other people would benefit from it enormously. I regularly see mothers with buggies and people on crutches use the bus stop. It’s the only bus around here. It would encourage people to take public transport more.”

Peter Bradley, Transport for London’s head of consultation delivery, said: “We appreciate all passenger feedback and are always interested to find out how we can improve our services and best meet the needs of local residents.

“We will follow up with the gentleman in question to find out more details about his request.”