PH 29 2026 - Use of Public Health reserve funds to deliver package of activities within the ‘Nourish Doncaster’ programme via grant agreements, the extension of a public health post and procuring goods
September 24, 2026 Director of Public Health (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director of Public Health approved the use of £366,945 from Public Health reserves for the Nourish Doncaster programme on 24/09/2026. This funding will support food-related activities over five years. The decision includes allocating funds for the Elder Seed project, Community Food Hubs, a food activity fund, a community composting pilot, the Doncaster Food Network, and the extension of a public health post.
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
Approve the use of funds from Public Health reserves, totalling £366,945 over the next 5 years (2026-2031), to be allocated to the delivery of the Nourish Doncaster programme; a package of food-related activities aimed at supporting people in Doncaster to eat well and thrive, via grant agreements to third parties, the extension of a public health post and the procurement of goods.
Alternative options considered
Not approving the use of Public Health reserve funding for the programme of activities. This would do nothing to address the high levels of food insecurity and food-related health conditions observed across Doncaster.
Approving a selection of the activities proposed within the programme (approving use of a lower amount of Public Health reserves)
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 24 Sep 2026 |