What policies are in place for the sourcing and procuring of UK-produced food for official functions and catering outlets - Find a freedom of information request

1) What policies, if any, does the council have in place for the sourcing and procuring of UK-produced food for official functions and catering outlets?

2) What proportion of food procured by the council between April 2022 - March 2023 was produced in the UK for:

(a) official functions including but not limited to civic events and council meetings

(b) catering outlets managed and or run by the council which includes but is not limited to cafes.

3) The total amount spent by the council on food and drinks provided at council-catered events and (if relevant) council-owned catered outlets, including cafes, between April 2022 and March 2023. This could include, but is not limited to, sandwiches, buffets, etc.

1. No, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) does not have any policies in place for procuring UK-produced food.

2. LCC do not hold this information.

3. please see below with costs for each area in LCC excluding Schools.

• Adult Care - £64,865.51
• Childrens - £2,147,231.30
• Corporate - £1,603.27
• Fire - £28,349.02
• PLACE - £175,977.25
• Resources - £13,352.43

Total - £2,431,378.78