Plans to open Headingley McDonald’s will pour “fuel on the fire” of rowdy Otley Run behaviour

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Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, said “drunk congregations” and an atmosphere of “intimidation” could form around the fast food restaurant, if it’s allowed to open.

But 43 people have objected to the plans, including Mr Sobel, the deputy leader ofIt follows concerns raised earlier this year around a rise in anti-social behaviour linked the Otley Run pub crawl, which stretches across Headingley and Hyde Park and takes in about 15 pubs.“We have a significant problem in Headingley already around the scaling up of the Otley Run and the behaviour of a minority who cause problems for local businesses, residents, bar staff and other customers.

“There are no other examples in Leeds of a McDonald’s chain opening on one of our local high streets and I could not imagine a more inappropriate site than the one on the application.” “On an already busy road, we will no doubt see spillage of people onto the highway and it will only be a matter of time before we are talking about serious injuries.”

The application added: “Tackling anti-social behaviour is a key part of delivering the best possible experience for McDonald’s customers and providing a great place to work.

 

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and there isn't enough 'drunk congregations' with the Otley Run mobs? or the students & locals leaving the pubs? Don't see how there'd be more with a McDonaldsUKNews opening

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