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BCP Access to Food Partnership update: Working together to address food insecurity & improve wellbeing

This report updates the Health and Wellbeing (HWB) Board on the work of BCP’s Access to Food Partnership since October 2021. It has grown into a thriving collaborative network, with a breadth of partners, working together with place-based and strength-based approach to empower and build community resilience. The continued impact of the cost of living crisis has put significant pressure on frontline workers and food projects, but together they have shown strength in their ability to co-create new neighbourhood initiatives to respond to the evolving needs of local communities. The Partnership is now in the final year of its 3-year funding from the National Lottery Community Grant.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 15 Jul 2024 by Health and Wellbeing Board

Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council, Vice-Chair of Cabinet and Cabinet Member for Finance, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Lead director: Corporate Director for Wellbeing

Contact: Amy Gallacher, Community Strategy Officer Email: amy.gallacher@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

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No consultation required

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Update for the Health and Wellbeing Board

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  • BCP Access to Food Partnership update: Working together to address food insecurity & improve wellbeing