Leicestershire Council Ends School Meals Service

Leicestershire County Council to Discontinue School Meals Service: A Financial and Operational AnalysisLeicestershire County Council has announced the discontinuation of its school meals service at the end of the current academic year, citing a poor long-term outlook despite a projected surplus this year. The decision comes after the service reported a loss of £329,000 in the last financial year and faced increasing competition from cheaper catering options. The council also highlighted that government funding for Universal Free School Meals has not kept pace with inflation, making the service unsustainable. Schools and staff have been notified, and the council is offering support to help find alternative caterers. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.