Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation and update regarding this project.

The Group received a presentation from the Economic Development Team Leader regarding the Field to Fork project. This included the following information:

·           The scheme was about supporting local producers and encouraging shoppers to buy local.

·           There had been a spotlight on the supply chain.

·           A key aim was to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems.

·           There was a need to develop and promote the visitor economy.

·           A photographer / videographer had been commissioned.

·           There had been a spread of projects across the district.

·           Having gathered data from Facebook and Instagram, the metrics were very encouraging showing all targets being exceeded.