US EditionFulham residents raise thousands to block 24-hour McDonald’s 'crime magnet'
- Fulham residents oppose a May 28 Hammersmith and Fulham Council meeting on a 24-hour McDonald’s request for its North End Road site near Fulham Broadway station.
- The site currently holds a licence permitting sales until midnight, but the application seeks round-the-clock opening, sparking concerns over increased crime and police pressure.
- Residents, citing high local density nearly four times London's average, have launched a GoFundMe to raise £9,000 for legal costs opposing the move due to noise and nuisance fears.
- Sarah Chambers of Walham Green Met Panel stated that extended hours would strain police amid £200 million cuts, while McDonald’s stressed ongoing engagement responding to community concerns.
- The licensing decision could set a precedent for late-night businesses in Fulham, affecting neighborhood safety and potentially increasing anti-social behavior.
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North End Road’s residents mobilise to resist McDonald’s bid to stay open all hours
By Ben Lynch, Local Democracy Reporter West London campaigners are seeking funds to help pay for legal representation as they fight plans for a 24/7 McDonald’s near their homes. Fulham residents claim the American fast-food chain’s application for its North End Road restaurant would heap pressure on the police and affect locals’ livelihoods. One has…
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