Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision was approval by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Food and Feed: Safety and Standards Service Plan for 2025-26.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Food and Feed: Safety and Standards Service Plan for 2025-26.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it pertains to safety and standards.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Food and Feed industry stakeholders"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=388
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Food Standards Agency requires each local authority to develop a service plan setting out its regulatory activity to provide assurance on the safety and standards of food and animal feed in its area. This report presents the Food and Feed: Safety and Standards Service Plan for 2025-26.
Content: RESOLVED that:- (a) Cabinet notes the contents of the report; and (b) Cabinet approves the Food and Feed: Safety and Standards Service Plan for 2025-26, attached to the report as Appendix 1.
Date of Decision: September 3, 2025