McDonald's Drive-Thru Approved Amid Litter Fears

East Lothian council narrowly approved a new McDonald’s drive-thru at Macmerry service station—8 to 1—despite fierce backlash over litter concerns. Critics argue the fast-food giant’s three daily cleanup promises are inadequate for a global brand, with costs falling on local councils and residents. While the upgrade includes EV chargers and bike racks and promises 100 new jobs, eleven objections were filed, and some councilors called for broader corporate responsibility. The final decision was guided by planning policy, with a mandatory daily litter pick condition attached to the approval. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08d49a68c887c5a4