Bristol Food Policy Council secured strong references to food in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The HWB has a key strategic aim to use ‘our combined influence and commissioning to support work to tackle obesity, nutritional deficiency and food poverty’. The Health and Wellbeing Strategy has 10 key priorities, one of which is food (page 5). The aim is ‘to create a healthier, more sustainable, more resilient food system for the city to benefit the local economy and the environment’.

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The Royal Borough of Greenwich has recognised healthy and sustainable food in a number of city policies and strategies including the new Health & Wellbeing Strategy which highlights the role of food environments and commercial determinants of health (section 4.1). It commits to ‘make the borough a place that provides an environment, services and support to enable people of all ages to eat good, healthy food and to be physically active as part of their daily lives.’

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Brighton and Hove Food Partnership has worked to ensure that food poverty, obesity, mental health and food are all included within the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The JSNA identifies opportunities in: 'Local partnership and vibrant community food sector' and '‘Whole city’ approach, eg. Food Strategy, ‘Veg Cities’ and ‘Gold Sustainable Food City’ bid.' Healthy weight and good nutrition are also seen as priority areas within the local Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

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Bristol Food Policy Council made persistent representations during consultations on Bristol City Council planning policies which have resulted in a number of references to food and food systems within the Site Allocations and Development Management policies (see page 28) as well as a requirement for Health Impact Assessment.

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Carlisle City Council’s Local Plan includes a commitment to ’protect and promote the role of community food growing spaces including allotments, community orchards and community gardens… as part of Carlisle’s role as a Food City.’ (p56.). Their 2013-18 Plan also highlights their commitment to support and develop the Food City Partnership.

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Glasgow City Council Strategic Plan 2017 – 2022 includes a priority to ‘Support the development of Glasgow as a Sustainable Food City’ (p 19).

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The Mayor of London together with the London Food Board have published the London Food Strategy. This high-profile strategy backed by the Mayor acknowledges the impact that cities and Mayors can have in leading food system change. The introduction to the strategy references SFP Silver Award whilst later on all local authorities are encouraged to join the SFP Network (p28).