1. Sustainable Food City: Plymouth A Case study Traci Lewis Soil Association Food Plymouth Coordinator

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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 www.foodplymouth.org www.foodplymouth.org Food network – e-newsletter University Sustainable Food Charter Momentum and positive energy around food as a driver for change

6. Thank you Traci Lewis Food Plymouth Coordinator tlewis@soilassociation.org Plymouth Food Charter www.foodplymouth.org info@foodplymouth.org