Motion moved and seconded at Full Council on 25 September 2024
Kent Farmers, Growers and the Wider Maidstone Food and Drink Industry
1. Maidstone Borough Council recognises and notes the huge contribution made by Kent farmers, growers, and the wider Maidstone food and drink industry to the local economy, environment, and rural communities.
2. Maidstone Borough Council commits to supporting local farmers, growers, and the food and drink sector by, where possible, ensuring that all food and drinks provided at Council-organised events are sourced from local suppliers, and always include Kentish meat and dairy, alongside local fruits and produce.
3. As part of tackling the environmental priorities for Maidstone Borough Council, the Council will consider ways to encourage residents, where possible, to shop locally, taking advantage of home-grown, affordable and nutritious produce, including meat, dairy, local fruits and vegetable options, thus reducing food miles to our tables and boosting the local economy.
Motion amended at Planning, Healthier Stronger Communities Policy Advisory Committee on 6 November 2024
Kent Farmers, Growers and the Wider Maidstone Food and Drink Industry
1. Maidstone Borough Council recognises and notes the huge contribution made by Kent farmers, growers, and the wider Maidstone food and drink industry to the local economy, environment, and rural communities.
2. Maidstone Borough Council commits to supporting local farmers, growers, and the food and drink sector by, where possible, ensuring that all food and drinks provided at Council-organised events are sourced from local suppliers, and always include Kentish meat and dairy, alongside local fruits and produce.
3. As part of tackling the environmental priorities for Maidstone Borough Council, the Council will consider ways to encourage residents, where possible, to shop locally, taking advantage of home-grown, affordable and nutritious produce, including meat, dairy, local fruits and vegetable options, thus reducing food miles to our tables and boosting the local economy.
4. Maidstone Borough Council investigates the possibility of a small scale farmers market within the town centre.