SIR,

After reading different views over the past few months and meeting with several groups, I agree that McDonald's should come to Monmouth.

There will be at least 65 jobs created, these are badly needed in Monmouth. A petrol station would be welcomed as there is only one petrol station. There will be one pub, a cafe and a shop.

Our party thinks it is only fair that a petition should be carried out properly so that the people can decide what they want.

The petition would go out to the public for 14 days, after which the results will be sent to the planning committee.

Our party will do the honours and start the petition shortly.

Gary Witcombe

(Party leader of the Welsh Independent Party)