Sustainable Food City: Plymouth A Case study Traci Lewis Soil Association Food Plymouth Coordinator
Intro to Plymouth Sub-regional centre for Cornwall and Devon; 250,000 popn Strong maritime and agriculture industry and tradition, climatic & environmental advantages High levels of deprivation & diet related ill-health, ‘food deserts’, limited local food availability
Background & consultation Plymouth City Council (PCC) & Food For Life Partnership (FFLP) Catering Mark University sustainable food work – Barefoot Partnership Consultation – 60 organisations represented – networks & evidence
Plymouth Food Charter A vision and 10 aims – 5 themes (Economy, Health, Learning, Community, Environment) Make a pledge –inclusive vehicle to raise awareness and encourage city wide participation 5 sub-groups developing action plan to deliver Food Charter (Feb 12)
Outcomes Food Plymouth cross-sector partnership & steering group Food Procurement Project Plymouth Food Charter 50 Food Charter pledges Plymouth Food Awards Logo competition Website, social media Food network – e-newsletter University Sustainable Food Charter Momentum and positive energy around food as a driver for change
Thank you Traci Lewis Food Plymouth Coordinator Plymouth Food Charter