Decision details

RESOLVED - That Cabinet approved the review of the Environment Scrutiny Committee’s into becoming a 100% plant-based Council in the procurement and provision of food.

REASONS FOR DECISION – The Review will enable the Council to develop further its Plan Objective as being A Great Place that cares for the Environment. It highlights what the Council is already doing to provide food/drink options to customers and recognises the changing demand for vegan food.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - The option of not approving the review was considered but rejected. The review represents a clear commitment to becoming a 100% Plant Based Council in the Procurement and Provision of Food as part of the organisation’s future.

Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.