Purpose

To
consider the response to the following petition submitted to the 17
July Council meeting:
 
“We, the undersigned, petition Council to use its website
and leaflets to households on recycling and food waste to raise
awareness of the links between food choices, individual carbon
footprints and biodiversity loss.
 
We
ask Council to encourage residents to consume less meat and dairy
and to support local growers and farmers by choosing seasonal,
local produce. "

Content

Resolved
 
(1)         
That it be acknowledged that the council has already
taken considerable steps to support the need for changes in the way
food is produced in order to reduce its impact on the climate and
biodiversity.

 
(2)         
That it be acknowledge that the council is
continuing to support the district in reducing its carbon emissions
and seek opportunities to enhance local biodiversity and is working
with a range of partners on several initiatives to make this
possible.
 
(3)         
That the work of the Food Insecurity Working
Group and the development of a food strategy locally through Good
Food Oxfordshire be acknowledged.
 
(4)         
That the Corporate Director Communities be
asked to respond to the petitioner setting out the council’s
position.