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'Rural fightback' as another council set to join Cornwall in resisting meat and dairy ban

Cornwall Council is leading the way in the fight to keep meat on the menu and ensure farmers get backing from local authorities

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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North Cornwall Council is leading a fight back against vegan only menus
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North Cornwall Council is leading a fight back against vegan only menus

Campaigners have heralded the decision by the West Country body to proactively source local, seasonal produce - explicitly including meat and dairy - at council events, while encouraging residents to ‘shop...

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