Our Margate youth speaks out

[kapuscinski]

Dreamland CPO Public Inquiry - Wednesday 15 February 2012

The second session of the Public Inquiry into the council’s bid to confirm the compulsory purchase order of the Dreamland site has started, with the first of the council’s witnesses giving evidence.

Before the first witness was heard, however, a member of the public, 12 year old Margate resident Gavin Kapuscinski, addressed the Inquiry. Mr Kapuscinski expressed his support for the council’s proposals, saying that he doesn’t want houses built on the Dreamland site, as the first objectors, Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC), propose.

He then spoke of his excitement about the prospect of having a heritage amusement park on the site, saying that lots of young people prefer heritage rides to the speed rides at many other amusement parks and that he does not want a simulator on the site, as MTCRC are proposing. Summing up his views, Mr Kapuscinski said that “Dreamland is a place of magic, not just for adults but for kids too...so many people love Dreamland for what it is.”

After he had finished speaking, in response to a suggestion by Mr. Glover, the barrister acting for MTCRC, that he may not have fully understood the MTCRC’s proposals, Mr. Kapascinski said that he had been following the Inquiry proceedings on the internet and had seen the MTCRC proposals.

The Inquiry then went on to hear from Jonathan Bryant, giving evidence on behalf of the council.

[vince69619]

Well done young man.

Vince.

[Gary]

Well done young man.

Vince.

I second that!

For some reason I thought the CPO hearing wasn't due to begin until next week. Jeez..I'm definately losing my mind!

Keeping everything crossed and good luck to all!

Gary

[Jim Douglas Jr.]

Somebody kiss and hug that kid... and get him involved.

I said a while back that getting the local children involved would be a huge boon.

[porterm]

Great stuff young man! - just goes to show you cannot pull the wool over everyone's eyes, however MTCRC attempt to manipulate matters.

As most of us already know, Dreamland is the last remaining bastion of coastal entertainment on the Kent coast. We have to keep it that way.

Martin

[kapuscinski]

gavin here i just wanna say thankyou for all youre support and kepp supporting dreamland in the future.

oh yeah and look out for me in the thanet gazzette this friday!!!!!!

[kapuscinski]

this is what the summary was on the council website:

http://www.thanet.gov.uk/environment__p ... mmary.aspx

go to this link to see it or read it here:


The second session of the Public Inquiry into the council’s bid to confirm the compulsory purchase order of the Dreamland site has started, with the first of the council’s witnesses giving evidence.



Before the first witness was heard, however, a member of the public, 12 year old Margate resident Gavin Kapuscinski, addressed the Inquiry. Mr Kapuscinski expressed his support for the council’s proposals, saying that he doesn’t want houses built on the Dreamland site, as the first objectors, Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC), propose.



He then spoke of his excitement about the prospect of having a heritage amusement park on the site, saying that lots of young people prefer heritage rides to the speed rides at many other amusement parks and that he does not want a simulator on the site, as MTCRC are proposing. Summing up his views, Mr Kapuscinski said that “Dreamland is a place of magic, not just for adults but for kids too...so many people love Dreamland for what it is.”



After he had finished speaking, in response to a suggestion by Mr. Glover, the barrister acting for MTCRC, that he may not have fully understood the MTCRC’s proposals, Mr. Kapascinski said that he had been following the Inquiry proceedings on the internet and had seen the MTCRC proposals.



The Inquiry then went on to hear from Jonathan Bryant, giving evidence on behalf of the council.

[Gary]

http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Schoolboy-star-turn-Dreamland-public-inquiry/story-15307476-detail/story.html