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Abstract

The London Borough of Hounslow (LBH) has co-developed a People-Centred Food Strategy in partnership with Hounslow residents and partners, facilitated by the Centre for Food Policy at City St George’s, University of London. The strategy outlines a vision for a local food system that enhances access to nutritious food for all residents, promotes community well-being, and contributes to climate resilience and economic prosperity.

Food systems are influenced by intersecting health, social, economic, and environmental factors. Hounslow’s food system faces several challenges, including high levels of childhood obesity, frequent food bank usage, and low-paid jobs alongside increasing housing costs and unhealthy everyday food settings. Growing inequalities, pressure on local services, and the climate crisis highlight the urgent need for ambition and action to develop fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems.

In developing this strategy, the perspectives of a wide range of residents, organisations, businesses, networks, and officers in the local authority have been harnessed. The excellent activities already in action by passionate people and professionals have been built upon and integrated into the strategy, highlighting important work already underway and where future action can be strategically targeted. The voices and stories of individuals and community groups across LBH have been incorporated throughout to ensure this strategy meets its aim of being by the people and for the people of Hounslow.

Publication Type:	Report
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Departments:	School of Health & Medical Sciences School of Health & Medical Sciences > Department of Population Health & Policy
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic Administrator

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