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Bridlington Dalek aims to attract resort visitors Bridlington Dalek aims to attract resort visitors
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A Dalek will be used by an East Yorkshire holiday resort to attract visitors to the town.A Dalek will be used by an East Yorkshire holiday resort to attract visitors to the town.
Bridlington Town Council voted in favour of using the life-sized replica "for appropriate events" over the summer season.Bridlington Town Council voted in favour of using the life-sized replica "for appropriate events" over the summer season.
The proposal to use the Dr Who monster was put forward by UKIP councillor Malcolm Milns, who saw the Dalek during a visit to a local pet shop.The proposal to use the Dr Who monster was put forward by UKIP councillor Malcolm Milns, who saw the Dalek during a visit to a local pet shop.
Mr Milns said he had been looking for a tourist attraction for the town.Mr Milns said he had been looking for a tourist attraction for the town.
He said: "I've had nearly seven years now as a councillor off and on in Bridlington, with two different councils. I've never known such interest in anything.He said: "I've had nearly seven years now as a councillor off and on in Bridlington, with two different councils. I've never known such interest in anything.
"I think it will be the high spot of my career.""I think it will be the high spot of my career."
The life-sized replica is owned and operated by 17-year-old Billy Wilkie. The life-sized replica is owned and operated by 16-year-old Billy Wilkie.
Bridlington council said the use of the Dalek would have "no cost implications for the council".Bridlington council said the use of the Dalek would have "no cost implications for the council".