New Report: Food Partnerships Driving Local Delivery, National Change

Built on a rich, representative snapshot of the network, the report shows that food partnerships are delivering real, systems-wide change:

• 81% report strong engagement with local authorities
• 82% have engaged councillors, MPs, or mayors on food issues
• Over two-thirds report strengthening their local food systems
• Nearly half have influenced local food strategies, procurement frameworks, or council motions

This is more than local activity — it is an emerging national infrastructure for local delivery, advancing priorities around food access, public health, climate resilience, and fairer local economies.

The findings make a clear case: with sustained investment, deeper support for participatory governance, and greater recognition, food partnerships can unlock even greater impact — helping to transform local food systems for a fairer, greener future.

Executive Summary

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