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First episode dateSeptember 28, 1964
Presented by Mary Rhodes
Nick Owen
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Rutland McDonald's: the County receives golden arch go-ahead

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The members of The Council approved the application for a drive-thru on The Outskirts of Oakham

Rutland loses its status as the only County without a McDonald's, after councillors rubber-stamped plans for a new restaurant.

have Some in the small rural East Midlands county, boasted of his of The American fast-Food giant.

subject to approval at a meeting on Tuesday, members of The Council , the application for a drive-thru on The Outskirts of Oakham.

McDonald's said it was "very pleased" with the decision.

The Company said the plans had a "great reception", and would "at least 65 new jobs for the local population".

Before The Meeting , Rutland County Council 23 representations of support and 55 objections in The Restaurant , off Lands End Way received.

The County is known for A Number of traditions and points of interest, including Rutland Water

Charlie Pallett, who runs said blog, via Rutland,: "Our high streets are littered with wonderful independents that offer something Unique . I think we don't need McDonald's.

"Our County is The Last , of the in England without. I think that is really something special. "

But the plans, arguing that the city "needs" more employment and entertainment for Young People .

Chris Goodchild said he was "for all", a McDonald's in Rutland

Chris Goodchild BBC East Midlands Today , said: "I'm all for it. I think it is a load of nonsense, we already have.

"The High street is full of charity shops and coffee bars, where the problem is?"

Rutland resident Ella Peters added: "I think it is a positive thing in terms of new jobs, but I don't think it's a good idea to Fast Food , it is not very good for children.

"I think it's better to support locally compared to the big nationals. "

England's McDonald's McDonald's restaurants, says The Restaurant will create 35 full-time and 30 part-time

source: McDonald's set in 2019, the Economic impact report

The Council officers had for The Restaurant was approved with 27 conditions, including the walls and the roof should be constructed until The Details of the materials and colors have, in consultation with The Authority .

Other conditions, trees should be protected, and The Restaurant should not open until a waste management plan was approved by The Council .

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