Hi Blackie
I don't know how to make a link to a web site so heres the letter.
Dear Sir.
I am writing to express my disappointment at that apparent lack of support given from Copeland Borough Council to Whitehaven Rugby League Club with regards the development of the Recreation Ground.
The town has been promised a sports stadium for a number of years now and it?s time to deliver. The economic benefits to Whitehaven and the borough of Copeland by having its only professional sporting team in the highest possible division are clear for all to see, yet all we get are empty promises.
When Whitehaven got to the grand final last season all the councillors were quick to have their picture in this paper stating how proud they are of the club and to be associated with it.
Now is the time for these councillors to show how proud they are and visibly push for quick development of the ground. A statement was made telling us all that the new stand on the popular side of the ground would be completed by the end of June 2007 I fail to see how this can be achieved when contracts are not going to be placed until February 2007.
In May 2007 it is the local elections and I for one will be watching the progress on the ground developments. My family and I and all the other Whitehaven fans I have spoken to in the Bransty ward will not be voting to re-elect councillors Jim Hewitson and Dorothy Wonnacott if the stand will not be completed on time and I urge all other Whitehaven RLFC supports not to re-elect their respective councillors if we are let down on this promise.
The players are giving their all on the pitch whilst the Board of Directors, Coaching staff, Club staff and volunteers are working tirelessly off the pitch to achieve the final aim of a place in Super League.
The main difference between Whitehaven and most other clubs that play professional rugby league is the support of a forward thinking council. So I plead to all the elected members. You were elected to represent us and this is what we want. You are being given plenty of time to make things happen and keep your seats.
