Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Following discussion on the motion related to feeding brighter futures: tackling child poverty through the Free School Meal extension, Council resolved: ·       To join in the Government’s mission to tackle child poverty and break down barriers to opportunity. ·       To raise awareness and uptake of Free School Meals. ·       To acknowledge the success of our EDI strategy in creating Equality Opportunity Areas, and the importance of investing in community hubs like Meadowbank, which offer financial support, skills and employment advice, mental health support and help for more complex issues. ·       To use our Thriving Communities Fund to work with partners to increase opportunities for young people and tackle inequalities across the borough