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MORE than 170 objections have been made to the Scottish Government in response to fast-food giant McDonald’s appeal against a decision to reject its planned restaurant in Musselburgh. And the town’s MSP Colin Beattie has thrown his weight behind concerned local groups and residents, saying there was “no appetite” for the development locally. The burger chain is challenging East Lothian Council’s original ruling to refuse its proposals. The Scottish Government’s planning and environmental appeals division is being asked to overturn the decision and allow a drive-thru restaurant to be created in the car park of the town’s Tesco store. ....
INVERESK residents have raised about £400 through a festive initiative for a charity which supports torture survivors around the world. They took part in ‘Lighten Up to Brighten Up Inveresk’, which attracted 40 homes in a competition for the best Christmas lights outside homes. It was organised by resident Linda Cessford, who was keen to bring some festive cheer to the village amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, as the annual carol singing event had to be cancelled. Usually whoever hosts refreshments after the carol singing chooses a charity to support. This year, local artist Alison Paterson, who painted a map of the village showing the houses involved, had the honour of naming the charity. She chose Freedom from Torture, which provides therapy and support for torture survivors, and promotes fighting for change together. ....
Musselburgh Area Partnership, which represents all sections of the community. “There was also a petition [www.change.org/p/east-lothian-council-no-mcdonald-s-in-musselburgh] against the proposal, which at the time of the planning committee meeting on August 18, 2020, had amassed 1,420 signatures and currently stands at 1,437 signatures. “This equates to around eight per cent of the adult population of Musselburgh. “All of the objections received were fully detailed in the planning officer’s assessment of the application and the speakers against the proposal made valid and reasoned arguments for refusal: Increased traffic congestion; Proximity to local secondary school, to name a few.” The councillors noted that one of the main reasons for rejecting the proposals was concern about increased traffic congestion. ....