Report this comment
  • "
    Andy Locks Heath wrote:
    If McDonalds would show a bit of community spirit by extending litter collection beyond their own premises and into nearby streets they would win a bit more support. People object to all the discarded wrappers and boxes which attract flies and rats. I know it isn't Mcdonalds that put the rubbish there but they could avoid the association with antisocial behaviour which would be to their benefit.
    They could just take their logo off the packaging and no one would ever know. This would also save them money on printing costs. Quick! Suzy! Get me McDonalds on the phone - I've got a killer idea to pitch to them."
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory

  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Police among objectors to McDonald's restaurant and drive-thru at Totton

12:50pm Wednesday 15th February 2012 in New Forest Photograph of the Author By Chris Yandell , Chief Reporter, New Forest

McDonalds want to develop site of Red Lion pub which was destroyed by fire. McDonalds want to develop site of Red Lion pub which was destroyed by fire.

PLANS for a new McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru in a Hampshire town have sparked more than 70 objections – including one from the police.

Officers have warned that proposals to build a two-storey complex in Commercial Road, Totton, could result in crime, antisocial behaviour and a spate of accidents.

McDonald’s wants to inject new life into the town by redeveloping a site that has stood empty since the Red Lion pub burnt down in 2010. Its plan to build an 85-seat restaurant, with a separate drive-thru facility for people buying takeaways, would create 75 jobs.

But police have objected to the application in a letter to New Forest District Council, which is due to debate the scheme in the next few weeks.

The letter says fast food outlets similar to the one proposed tend to attract troublemakers who often indulge in crime and antisocial behaviour.

Crime prevention advisor Simon Bottom says: “The nearby Millbrook McDonald’s has resulted in 31 police reported incidents in the past 12 months and I would suggest that the situation in Totton would be similar.”

The proposed site is on a sharp bend and is also next to the entrance to Forest Park School. Mr Bottom says: “There will be an undoubted increase in traffic and therefore an increased danger that a driver exiting McDonald’s and turning left would not necessarily see or have time to react to a vehicle turning right from the school at the same time.”

The authority has so far received 74 objections to the scheme – and no letters of support.

Several critics say the area already has too many fast food outlets.

A McDonald’s spokesman said: “We would like to reassure local residents that our main priority is to be a good neighbour.”

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree