Agenda item

The meeting received a report setting out the proposed Public Health Food Plan to take forward one of the priorities in the refreshed Public Health Strategy.  The action plan envisaged a range of activity to promote access to good quality food and, developing the local supply chain, as well as seeking to reduce calorie intake.  In particular, the Plan envisaged working with hot food takeaways to develop more healthy options, and perhaps provide accreditation of “healthy takeaways” alongside the normal food hygiene ratings to encourage behavioural change.

The meeting noted that the work with the hot food takeaway trade provided an opportunity to promote greater environmental awareness, particularly to reduce reliance on single use plastics and other materials.

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that the aims and priorities of the Public Health Food Plan is supported; and

(ii)       that partner agencies assist in the implementation of the Plan and offer support in its delivery.