Whatever you're cooking, keep food safe and hygienic
To stay fit and healthy, it is important to eat a balanced diet. You should also make sure you keep your food safe and hygienic.
In this section, you can learn more about healthy eating and looking after your food.
Buying, growing and cooking
There are local resources where you can buy affordable, healthy food and groups you can join if you want to learn how to grow and cook it.
Find out about local food projects and activities.
Dining out?
We are operating a Food Hygiene Award Scheme throughout the borough. If you are planning on eating out you see if your chosen restaurant has been awarded a certificate.
Find out more about the Food Hygiene Award Scheme.
Food policy
Our joint food policy, developed with the Primary Care Trust, sets out the key areas we want to tackle to make sure everyone has access to a healthy diet. You can download the food policy here:
To view this document, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Related: Primary Care Trust website