Im taking the police/council to court.
First a little history - Promised a skatepark for a good 4 years now, nothings been done, in the recent attempt the council have decided to put the money for a skatepark towards a marina. Yes a marina in Northampton.
***Reason for arguing and willing to go to court over the fine***
***Last Petition Council said we would get a skate park.. Now they are using the funds for a Boat Marina***
***The council gives us nowhere to ride or skate, and then fines/threatens to throw you in a young offenders and crush your bike for criminal damage, when you ride or skate the basic street that is here. Its f****d up. And I'm tired of being pushed around by security, police and the council***
Long story short...
Riding guildhall steps
Security comes out
I said we’re not moving, as we have no where to ride and we're being pushed of every where.
Result -
Argument with Security
Security call Police
Argument with Police
It turns out one of the police officers already gave me a warning a few weeks before.
Police try and fine me, i say im not paying it
Now a court case over the fine
SO I am starting another petition for a skate park in Northampton to prove a point.
I really thought this would just be me shouting into the wind, but hearing from so many of you shows me I am not the only one feeling pushed around. I have been spending my time preparing for my court date while trying to wrap my head around this whole marina situation. Please know that even if I am quiet, I am definitely not giving up on this.
November 2, 2009
I really thought this would just be me shouting into the void, but the response has completely humbled me. It is clear this issue means as much to all of you as it does to me.
6 Comments
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Tom Montgomery
16 years ago
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so sick of the council lying to us. they treat us like criminals for literally just wanting to ride our boards.
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Sarah Ellis
16 years ago
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My son is always getting moved along. Where are they supposed to go? If they built the park like they promised this wouldn't be an issue.
M
Mark Lloyd
16 years ago
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TOTAL JOKE. Stop wasting our tax money on boats and build the park we were promised years ago.
C
Chloe Knight
16 years ago
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They want to keep the town center clear but refuse to provide a facility. cant have it both ways.
J
Jason Sloan
16 years ago
Featured
Keep fighting it mate. Its not fair to fine you when theyve given you zero options.
D
Dave Santana
16 years ago
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Ridiculous. A marina in Northampton? Who even came up with that. Give the kids somewhere to go instead of chasing them off the streets.
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Im taking the police/council to court.
First a little history - Promised a skatepark for a good 4 years now, nothings been done, in the recent attempt the council have decided to put the money for a skatepark towards a marina. Yes a marina in Northampton.
***Reason for arguing and willing to go to court over the fine***
***Last Petition Council said we would get a skate park.. Now they are using the funds for a Boat Marina***
***The council gives us nowhere to ride or skate, and then fines/threatens to throw you in a young offenders and crush your bike for criminal damage, when you ride or skate the basic street that is here. Its f****d up. And I'm tired of being pushed around by security, police and the council***
Long story short...
Riding guildhall steps
Security comes out
I said we’re not moving, as we have no where to ride and we're being pushed of every where.
Result -
Argument with Security
Security call Police
Argument with Police
It turns out one of the police officers already gave me a warning a few weeks before.
Police try and fine me, i say im not paying it
Now a court case over the fine
SO I am starting another petition for a skate park in Northampton to prove a point.
I really thought this would just be me shouting into the wind, but hearing from so many of you shows me I am not the only one feeling pushed around. I have been spending my time preparing for my court date while trying to wrap my head around this whole marina situation. Please know that even if I am quiet, I am definitely not giving up on this.
November 2, 2009
I really thought this would just be me shouting into the void, but the response has completely humbled me. It is clear this issue means as much to all of you as it does to me.
6 Comments
T
Tom Montgomery
16 years ago
Featured
so sick of the council lying to us. they treat us like criminals for literally just wanting to ride our boards.
S
Sarah Ellis
16 years ago
Featured
My son is always getting moved along. Where are they supposed to go? If they built the park like they promised this wouldn't be an issue.
M
Mark Lloyd
16 years ago
Featured
TOTAL JOKE. Stop wasting our tax money on boats and build the park we were promised years ago.
C
Chloe Knight
16 years ago
Featured
They want to keep the town center clear but refuse to provide a facility. cant have it both ways.
J
Jason Sloan
16 years ago
Featured
Keep fighting it mate. Its not fair to fine you when theyve given you zero options.
D
Dave Santana
16 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. A marina in Northampton? Who even came up with that. Give the kids somewhere to go instead of chasing them off the streets.
so sick of the council lying to us. they treat us like criminals for literally just wanting to ride our boards.