Northumberland Food Strategy - Food Action Plan Update

June 9, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet decided to approve the Northumberland Food Action Plan and its proposed governance arrangements on 9 June 2026. The decision included noting progress on promoting Northumberland's local food story through Taste of Northumberland and endorsing the Food Action Plan and its governance approach.

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Purpose

This report responds to the previously published Northumberland Food Strategy and sets out a proposed Council Food Action Plan and governance structure.

Decision

RESOLVED that:-

(a)      Cabinet note the progress made to promote Northumberland’s local food story through Taste of Northumberland, and wider activity related to the Northumberland Food Strategy; and

(b)      Cabinet endorse the Northumberland County Council Food Action Plan and proposed approach to governance and reporting. 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 10.00 am on June 9, 2026

Supporting Documents

Northumberland Food Strategy - Food Action Plan Update.pdf
Appendix 1 - Northumberland Food Strategy - Action Plan.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date9 Jun 2026
Effective from15 Jun 2026
Expected date9 Jun 2026
Originally due9 Jun 2026
Lead officerMaria Antoniou, Alex Black, Luke Robertshaw, Sarah McMillan, David Turnbull
Subject to call-inYes