Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Thousands rally in petition against Maccas

More than 2300 people have signed a petition against McDonald's coming to Cowes, before the fast-food chain has even applied for a planning permit. A competing petition was launched last week, supporting a McDonald's in Cowes has been signed by about 30 people.

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Thousands rally in petition against Maccas
The petition at change.org calls on Bass Coast Shire Council to "protect the island from inappropriate development and preserve the character of Cowes", even before a planning permit has been lodged by McDonald's. The author writes a multinational fast-food chain risks "eroding local character, siphoning money away from local businesses, and imposing environmental challenges".

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