Fairtrade Public Meeting

Come along to the next Fairtrade meeting for an update on Stevenage’s bid to become a Fairtrade Town.

The meeting will be in the Council Chamber, Daneshill House at 6.00pm on Tuesday 13 February and includes a presentation on Fairtrade by Waitrose.

For more information about Fairtrade, contact Alex Lang on 01438 242392 or email: fairtrade@stevenage.gov.uk

Fairtrade aims to ensure that the people in developing countries, who make the goods sold in this country, get a price that fairly rewards their work. This helps them work in better conditions and a safer environment.

To become a Fairtrade town, five goals must be met. They are:

• Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade
• At least two Fairtrade products are readily available in local shops and served in local cafes/catering establishments
• Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places and community organisations
• Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
• A local Fairtrade steering group is formed to ensure continued commitment to its Fairtrade Town status.