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News: New briefing on value of peri-urban food production across the UK

This new Fringe Farming briefing aimed at policy-makers and councils makes the case for growing food locally on smaller nature and climate friendly farms at the edges of our cities across the UK.
Fringe Farming | Monday 6 November 2023

News: New guides and advice on protection for food growing sites

Launching two new first-of-their-kind guides from Capital Growth and CPRE London explaining how to protect food growing sites using existing designations. The crucial legal, planning and political campaigning steps will be explored futher in a webinar on Wednesday 15 November, online from 2.30-4pm.
Capital Growth | Monday 6 November 2023

Blog: Renewal of Household Support Fund urgently needed to protect our most vulnerable residents

Cash-strapped councils and emergency food organisations are heavily relying on the Fund to help the most vulnerable residents with the cost of essentials including food. The Sustainable Food Places Network is campaigning for the Fund to be extended to the next financial year ahead of the Autumn statement.
Sustainable Food Places | Monday 6 November 2023

News: House of Lords Horticultural Committee calls for government action on neglected horticulture sector

Whilst the sector contributes £5 billion to the economy and plays a vital role in ensuring food security and healthy diets, its current state is bleak. New report calls for Government to take urgent steps to safeguard its future success.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Monday 6 November 2023

Reports: Growing food on urban fringes: a briefing for councils and landowners

This briefing presents the social, economic and environmental case for more commercial, agro-ecological fruit and vegetable production across the United Kingdom.
Fringe Farming | Monday 6 November 2023

Blog: The King's Speech - Sustain's view on what should be in it

The King’s Speech sets out the laws that the Government would like to pass in the next parliamentary session, but with a general election widely expected to be announced for the autumn of 2024, this means any legislation proposed will have around eight months to get through Parliament. Here, Sustain's Orla Delargy sets out what we would like to see.
Sustain | Monday 6 November 2023

Events: Growing For Change Sessions: Measuring Biodiversity + Bioblitz a Garden

In this training series, inspired by Capital Growth's Growing For Change campaign we will learn methods to measure biodiversity and find out what a bioblitz is for urban gardens with Ellen Bidulka on November 4 October from 10am-1pm.
Capital Growth | Saturday 4 November 2023

Article: A lifetime loafing about

Avid home baker Robert Milne reminisces about a near lifelong obsession with Real Bread.
Real Bread Campaign | Thursday 2 November 2023

News: Celebrating Alexandra Rose Charity's Food Innovation Award

Bridging the Gap partner and Sustain alliance member, the Alexandra Rose Charity, win the Food Innovation Award at this year's prestigious BBC Food & Farming Awards.
Bridging the Gap | Thursday 2 November 2023

Reports: Protecting a food growing site for the future

Two first-of-their-kind guides from Capital Growth and CPRE London explain how to protect food growing sites from future risk or help save ones that are already under threat. They can help you understand how to use designations and political campaigning and legal actions you can take.
Capital Growth | Monday 30 October 2023