McDonald's has confirmed it is planning to open a fast food restaurant in Oakham.

Oakham Nub News contacted the company for an official statement after several readers got in touch to say they had received a letter inviting them to a drop-in exhibition about a proposed new outlet in the town.

A McDonald's spokesman said: "We look forward discussing our plans for a potential new restaurant with the Oakham community.

"This public consultation will allow residents to get a feel for what the restaurant might look like and hear about benefits, including at least 65 full or part time jobs the restaurant would create."

The letter to residents states that McDonald's has been considering opening a restaurant in Oakham 'for the last few years' but is inviting residents' feedback 'before any final decisions are made'.

The company has identified a site in Lands End Way for the new restaurant.

The exhibition event is being held at Victoria Hall on Wednesday, May 22 between 2pm and 8pm.

Rutland is currently the only county in the country not to have a McDonald's fast food restaurant.