Fylde's Fairtrade filip!

FYLDE has been named an official Fairtrade Borough after making great inroads to helping suppliers from poorer nations.

Following a five-year campaign, the authority won the sought-after status after meeting some tough criteria.

Fairtrade is a movement designed to give producers from poorer countries a fair price for the goods they sell.

Fylde Council had to pass a resolution supporting the Fairtrade movement and agree to serve Fairtrade tea and coffee in meetings and canteens. It also had to create a steering group commited to the cause.

The borough also had to demonstrate that Fairtrade products were available from retail outlets and cafes and restaurants.

Fylde Council also had to prove that a number of the area’s major employers were using Fairtrade products.

Rev Glyn Eatock – the man who started the drive for Fairtrade status – said: “IT is the support given by the community that has helped us gain this status.”

Firms who offer Fairtrade products to their staff include two of Fylde’s biggest employers; Aegon in Lytham and BAE Systems in Warton.

Fylde Borough Council and its Local Strategic Partnership have served Fairtrade teas and coffees in more than 100 meetings per year – and a huge 29 faith groups also demonstrated that they were following suit.

Schools have also stepped up to the challenge with many traditional tuck shops now stocking snacks that can not only help beat hunger pains – also help world poverty.

 

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