NEW NAME IS FARCICAL

2 August 2005

Inspirational, Irresistible, Invigorating . . . all words that fail miserably when describing Swansea Council's decision to name the new stadium The New Stadium Swansea. I wonder just how many consultative meetings and long business lunches it took to come up with that one.

The decision is nothing short of farcical when you consider that most people in Swansea already refer to the place as White Rock and that this name has become accepted. One can only wonder why the council wishes to fly in the face of such overwhelming public opinion.

Members should remember that the stadium was paid for through the sale of publicly owned land plus a large grant obtained by the Swans. The council is a publicly elected body and is there to reflect the wishes of its electorate.

I say - wake up and listen to the people: White Rock is what we call it and that is what it will remain. Give it the name officially without further delay.

W P Morris, Heol Caerllion, Parcgwernfadog, Swansea.