Council vegan catering options

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information:

With regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty, does your decision-making regarding the provision of food take into account the fact that veganism is a protected characteristic for the purpose of the Equality Act 2010? Yes/No

How many vegan hot and cold meal options do you offer:

In your own local authority canteen every day (if you have one)? 0, 1, 2, 3 or more. Please also express this as a proportion of the overall number of options offered. 

In external events catering (if applicable)? Eg: 0, 1, 2, 3 or more.
Please also express this as a proportion of the overall number of options offered.  

Is a requirement for providing vegan hot and cold meal options included within the catering procurement contracts you issue for other catering provision for which you are responsible including schools, leisure centres, care homes, libraries, and any other public buildings?  Yes/No

Has your organisation taken any action to reduce meat and dairy consumption in order to meet environmental goals?

·        If yes, please detail what actions have been taken, e.g. 100% or 50% plant-based food options offered.

·        If no, do you have ambitions to take action in this area, eg through setting meat reduction targets? Yes/no, if yes please detail what ambitions you have set out.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at [email address]  should any aspect of my request require clarification.

Yours faithfully,

Alex Huntley

Freedom of Information, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Dear Mr Huntley,

Thank you for your email received on 5 April 2023 requesting information about Council vegan catering options.

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Customer Liaison Team
Knowsley Council
Archway Road
Huyton
Knowsley
Merseyside
L36 9UX

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