LGA
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Hygiene ratings must be mandatory, say councils
Local authorities want all food outlets in England to be forced to display their hygiene rating and then fined or prosecuted if they don’t. Compulsory “Scores on the Doors” ratings already exist in Wales, whilst Northern Ireland will follow suit… Read More
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Two thirds of academies still dodging healthy meal standards
Nearly 2,500 academies and free schools are yet to formally commit to healthy school meal standards, according to the new figures compiled by the Local Government Association. The loophole means that these schools can dodge restrictions on fried and pastry-based… Read More
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Councils sweet on teaspoon labels for sugar
Local authorities want fizzy drinks to carry labels showing sugar content in teaspoons. The idea, also promoted by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, would “spell out” how much sugar the drinks contained, the Local Government Association said. “On average, it takes… Read More
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Restaurants and pubs urged to show calories
THE LOCAL Government Association (LGA) is urging pubs, restaurants and cinemas to display calorie information as part of a voluntary initiative. Representing more than 370 councils, the LGA hopes that displaying calorie information will help to tackle Britain’s growing… Read More