Mechanical Memories Magazine

Dreamland
MARGATE
Save Dreamland Update October 2013
COURT OF APPEAL BACKS THE DREAMLAND TRUST AND
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
The owners' latest appeal was heard at the Court of Appeal on 25 th and 26 th
September. We are pleased to announce that the Court of Appeal has dismissed the
former owners' appeal against the High Court decision to uphold the confirmation of
the council's Compulsory Purchase Order.
PROJECT UP-DATE
On the 3 rd September the Dreamland site passed into the ownership of Thanet District
Council - a significant moment in Margate's history as Dreamland becomes the
Peoples' Park once again.
Community Pay Back young offenders were engaged to help clear the Dreamland car
park for re-opening and an eight-week survey programme is about to begin.
The design team were able to visit the site this month for the first time since their
appointment. Once the survey reports have been completed and the cost plan
reviewed, the project team will be able to finalise the plans and designs for lock down
and sign off.
Once the appeal decision has been released we will be opening the gates to Dreamland
and inviting all to join us in marking this milestone event - details will be released at a
later date.
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