Nottingham City Council Announces Plans To Go Plant-Based

Nottingham City Council has voted to exclusively serve plant-based food and drinks at internal meetings, making it the ninth UK council to do so. This decision comes after a year-long campaign led by Plant-Based Councils, with the new rule set to be implemented by the end of the month. The council's executive member, Sam Lux, highlighted that the change will include plant-based milks, biscuits, and other foods, with plans for a promotion of dairy-free milks in October to encourage employees to try these alternatives.

The move towards serving plant-based options is seen as a logical and necessary step for councils in response to the climate crisis, according to Plant-Based Councils. While Nottingham City Council joins eight other UK councils in this commitment, there have been instances where councils have voted against such measures, as seen with the North Devon District Council's decision to continue serving animal products despite protests from farmers. The plant-based movement in local government is gaining traction, with advocates calling for bold climate leadership in the face of the climate and ecological emergency.