You can have your say on plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru in Carnforth

The proposed site is located off the M6, next to the existing Porsche Centre and a new employment/commercial development that is currently under construction.

The multi-million pound investment would create around 120 new jobs, with market-leading career progression opportunities.

Recognising the importance of community consultation, McDonald’s has launched an online community consultation where they are seeking the views of local residents on the proposals for Carnforth.

As part of this, an online portal has been launched with further detail about the proposals, alongside a newsletter that has been distributed to local homes and businesses.

The community consultation will run for two weeks, closing on October 15. The views of local residents and nearby businesses will help inform how McDonald’s progress plans for the new restaurant.

The portal can be accessed at https://mcdonaldsconsultation.co.uk/carnforth/

Oliver Rebeiro, senior acquisitions surveyor at McDonald's, said: “We are excited to start sharing our plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant to the local community. This development would deliver around 120 new, local jobs, and provide a multi-million pound investment into the local economy, at a time of economic uncertainty.

“We are confident that residents and local businesses will recognise the value of greater choice, and the benefits of having a reliable and convenient restaurant from a recognised brand serving food at reasonable prices.

“We are looking forward to working closely with the community and receiving feedback on our plans. We would like to encourage everyone interested to go to our website and make their views known.”

McDonalds has more than 1,450 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, employing around 180,000 people. Opportunities for progression, training and apprenticeships are at the heart of McDonald’s’ offer to the local jobs market.

With more than £43m invested in staff training every year and 700 apprentices currently employed, including through degree level apprenticeships in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, McDonald’s are a market leader for investment in people.