Havering Council wins award for providing sustainable food in its schools

Havering was one of 15 public sector bodies who were recognised on the night at City Hall by Rosie Boycott who chairs the London Food Board. The award acknowledges Havering Council's commitment to making the food they serve more sustainable by serving food that is local, seasonal, fairtrade or assured by an animal welfare scheme. Cllr Geoff Starns, cabinet member for education and children's services, said: "This is yet another wonderful achievement for Havering Council and it shows our commitment to providing high quality and sustainable meals in schools has been recognised as an industry leader. "It is good that we can use sustainable food to provide healthy meals which is an important part of students' well being because they are at a crucial stage of their development." Rosie Boycott added: "The winners of the Good Food on the Public Plate awards show that public sector food can be delicious, healthy and good for the planet. Crucially, taking these steps with creativity means good food need not cost the earth at a time when budgets are under increasing pressure."