Plant-based eating
Croydon Council approved a petition in July 2025 for plant-based food at events and promoting plant-based eating.
Croydon Council approved a public petition in July 2025, calling for plant-based food and drink options at council events. The petition requested that all food and drink provided at internal meetings and events be 100% plant-based, prioritising seasonal British produce. This decision marked a step towards promoting sustainable and ethical food choices within the borough.
The petition also asked Croydon Council to promote plant-based eating to residents and to remove meat and dairy advertising where the council has an influence. No further council discussions or decisions on plant-based eating have been reported since the petition's approval in July 2025.
Key facts
- Croydon Council approved a public petition on plant-based food and drink options at council events on 16 July 2025. Source
- The petition called for 100% plant-based food and drink at internal council meetings and events. Source
- It also requested the council promote plant-based eating to residents. Source
- The petition asked for the removal of meat and dairy advertising where the council has influence. Source
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