Devizes is a thriving market town, but one thing many residents have been asking for over the years is a McDonald’s.

Whether you’re a family looking for an affordable meal after children’s clubs, someone travelling home from work, a student looking for flexible employment, or simply someone who enjoys the occasional Big Mac, it’s clear there is significant local demand.

At the moment, many people travel to Chippenham, Melksham or other nearby towns to visit McDonald’s. That means jobs, investment and spending are leaving Devizes instead of benefiting our own community.

A McDonald’s in Devizes could bring:

Hundreds of local employment opportunities, particularly for young people, students and those looking for flexible or part-time work.
High-quality training and career development through a nationally recognised employer.
Greater food choice for residents and visitors.
Investment into our local economy and increased spending within the town.
A convenient, affordable dining option for busy families, shift workers and travellers.
Improved facilities for residents who currently have to leave Devizes to access a McDonald’s.
This petition isn’t about replacing our fantastic independent cafés and restaurants. Many people already enjoy supporting local businesses, and that won’t change. McDonald’s offers something different and would simply give residents more choice.

If planning concerns such as traffic or environmental impact arise, they should of course be carefully considered through the planning process. However, these issues can often be managed through thoughtful site design and appropriate planning conditions.

If you believe Devizes deserves more choice, more jobs and more investment, please sign this petition and help show the level of local support.

Let’s keep more spending, more employment and more opportunity right here in Devizes.