Decision details

Motion from Council: Fairtrade

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the motion about Fairtrade referred to the Executive by Full Council in October 2019

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

1.     The Council supports Fairtrade and welcomes initiatives by local communities in the borough to encourage the use of Fairtrade goods, including by seeking to achieve Fairtrade Town status.

 

2.     The Council offers Fairtrade refreshment options within Council offices where possible, and explores opportunities to offer such products at other Council venues.

 

3.     The Head of Legal and Governance be requested – in consultation with the relevant Executive member – to consider enhancing references to social value within the Council’s procurement documentation.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Catherine Rose, Head of Corporate Policy Email: Catherine.Rose@reigate-banstead.gov.uk Tel: 01737 276766.

Report author: Catherine Rose

Publication date: 02/03/2020

Date of decision: 27/02/2020

Decided at meeting: 27/02/2020 - Executive

Effective from: 11/03/2020

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