Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided details of the Food Poverty Action Plan, which had been prepared following discussions with a range of local voluntary and public sector partners, researching national examples of best practice and reviewing the evidence base for effective food poverty interventions. The development of an Action Plan would ensure that there was systematic and evidenced based approach to reducing food poverty.

The report stated that following the approval of a Motion at Full Council in April 2019, the Health and Wellbeing Board had considered reports on the issues in September 2019 and February 2020. In particular, the Board had considered the Action Plan on 18 February 2020, details of which were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was noted during discussion on the item that the Council’s involvement in the Medway Food Partnership should not include the provision of any financial subsidies.

Reasons:

The establishment of a Medway Food Partnership and the development of an Action Plan will ensure that there is systematic and evidenced based approach to reducing food poverty.