A CALL for Llanelli people to march to Save Our Scarlets has been made by leading town councillors as the campaign to save the ‘axe-threatened’ region gathers pace.
Town Council Labour group spokesman, councillor Shaun Greaney, saiid: “Let’s all support the Scarlets and march for their survival to demonstrate the passion and pride we have in our club.
It is vital that the people of Llanelli send out a loud and clear signal to the Welsh Rugby Union that we will fight tooth and nail to ensure the Scarlets survive going forward.
‘Llanelli cannot afford to lose the Scarlets, or for their magnificent stadium to become a white elephant.
‘To axe the Scarlets would be a huge nail in the coffin of our proud town, and would be a shattering blow to the many thousands of fans who have supported the club through thick and thin.’
Councillor Greaney was speaking after the town council unanimously backed a motion brought by Labour deputy leader Andre McPherson to write to the WRU recognising the Scarlets importance to the community’s social fabric and economic vitality.
Over 400 jobs directly depend on the region’s survival, including those employed by the Scarlets and in the supply chain.
Councillor McPherson said: ‘We urge everyone to go on the march to show we are shoulder to shoulder with the Scarlets and send a loud and powerful signal to the WRU – hands off our Scarlets.
‘We are justly proud of the club and its work in and with the community. This is the time for the community to help the club by turning out in force for the march on September 27.
‘Llanelli is the central hub,for the Scarlets, who are already a region covering west, mid and north Wales.’
Council leader David Darkin (LABOUR) urged everyone in Llanelli who cares for the town to sign the petition.
‘This is about the Scarlets, but it’s also about the businesses, the hotels, the pubs, restaurants and shops that get extra trade when the Scarlets play at home.
‘They give the area a boost worth millions and millions of pounds.’
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