Faisal Islam
Verified account @faisalislam
21m21 minutes ago
NEW: we have seen internal local authority No Deal planning document from up and down the country, basically those councils responsible for delivering public services including meals, and asked to by Govt to plan and assess risks - concerns standards wont be met, prices rise etc:
Faisal Islam
Verified account @faisalislam
9m9 minutes ago
Then North Tyneside Council on changing school menus “around available produce”, and eg “special dietary requirements may be difficult to meet”... “increased use of tins and frozen goods” as a mitigation - but No Deal is in red as a risk for its food provision: /3
Faisal Islam
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17m17 minutes ago
Eg North Ayrshire Council: officials “might need to amend school nutrition standards” to take into account price impact, and availability issues on fresh food - NB Scotland has more detailed standards than England & Wales /2
Faisal Islam
Verified account @faisalislam
4m4 minutes ago
councils have checked in with foodbanks about what they might be able to provide in No Deal - fear is that rising food prices will both lead to increased need, but also reduced donations. Eg Slough council asked its foodbank earlier in year, it said we rely on donations: /4