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Record Ref : FOI 10504
Date Received : 13/02/2024
Date Completed : 12/03/2024
Organisation : Countryside Alliance
Application Type : Charity / Voluntary Group
Category : Policies and Procedures
Question
• What policies, if any, does the council have in place for the sourcing and procuring of UK-produced food for official functions and catering outlets? • What proportion of food procured by the council between April 2022 – March 2023 was produced in the UK for… o (a) official functions including but not limited to civic events and council meetings o (b) catering outlets managed and or run by the council which includes but is not limited to cafes. • The total amount spent by the council on food and drinks provided at council-catered events and (if relevant) council-owned catered outlets, including cafes, between April 2022 and March 2023. This could include, but is not limited to, sandwiches, buffets, etc.
Answer
• N/A – We do not have policies in place regarding this. • o (a) During that period there were very few official functions where food and refreshments were necessary. If catering was needed, local businesses were engaged – if light refreshments were required, local supermarkets/wholesalers were used. We were/are not privy to the proportion of goods that, ultimately, derive from the United Kingdom. o (b) N/A – The Council does not manage any catering outlets • N/A information not held.