Law or policy

universal free school meals policy

2 stories · 2 councils

A policy implemented by Tower Hamlets Council in September 2023 to provide free school meals to all children, regardless of their family income. A policy to provide free school meals to all secondary school pupils in the borough of Newham.

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  1. Free School Meals for All Newham Secondary Pupils Backed Newham councillors have voted to back a motion calling for a comprehensive assessment into the feasibility of providing universal free school meals for all secondary school... Newham 19 July 2026
  2. Council urged to tackle child poverty with new community-led commission Tower Hamlets Council is facing calls to establish a community-led commission to tackle child poverty in the borough, where 56% of children live in poverty and food insecurity.... Tower Hamlets 22 November 2025