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MIDDLESBROUGH Environment City

We are Middlesbrough Environment City (Often abbreviated to MEC or MEnvCity), a charity dedicated to promoting healthy and sustainable living using the ten principles of One Planet Living. We work extensively in and around the Tees Valley to support healthy lifestyles and create sustainable change through community action and events. We also run numerous events across the calendar year.

Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for our community, through sustainability and the promotion of healthy living, whilst reducing the impact on Earth’s resources. After all, there is no other home waiting for us: If we can save the planet while helping the community, we will gladly do so!

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Congratulations to Alex and to Middlesbrough Food Partnership for securing the prestigious Sustainable Food Places Gold Award!

Their hard work, determination and countless months of preparation, hard work, sleepless nights and general toil from the Partnership's partners has led to this moment. Unveiled alongside friends such as Tees Valley Together CIO, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Boro Doughnut and Climate Action Middlesbrough, the Gold Award is a testament to the dedication and hard work undertaken by the Partnership.

The award means that Middlesbrough is now the first town in the North of England, only the fifth overall, to receive the prestigious award! Well done to Alex and the Middlesbrough Food Partnership!Middlesbrough Becomes First Town in the North to Win Prestigious Sustainable Food Places Gold Award! ⭐

Middlesbrough has made history by becoming the first town in the north of England and one of only five places across the UK to be awarded the prestigious Sustainable Food Places (SFP) Gold Award. This achievement is a testament to the town's outstanding efforts in transforming its local food system, led by the Middlesbrough Food Partnership.

The SFP Gold Award recognises exceptional work in creating sustainable, healthy, and accessible food systems that benefit both people and the environment. The award celebrates Middlesbrough’s ability to foster strong connections between strategic planning and grassroots action, driving significant positive changes in the way food is produced, distributed, and accessed.

A key factor in this success has been the dedication of the Middlesbrough Food Partnership, whose tireless efforts have turned ambition into reality. Our work has been recognised for deftly balancing a strong strategic approach with genuine grassroots support, demonstrating how sustainability and food access can work hand in hand. The partnership has also forged meaningful collaborations with academia, research funding, and public health, further strengthening their impact.

“Partnership working across all sectors is how we can help can make a healthier and more sustainable food environment accessible for communities in our area. This award acknowledges our working together across multiple sectors to enhance the local food offer. We look forward to working together to address the need to create healthier and sustainable food for our communities in Middlesbrough” – Amelia Lake, Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Teesside University and Associate Director of Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

This accolade places Middlesbrough at the forefront of food sustainability, joining only four other places in the UK to be recognised with Gold status. It highlights the town’s commitment to tackling food insecurity, promoting healthy eating, and supporting local food producers, setting an inspiring example for other towns and cities across the country.

Cllr Peter Gavigan, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Environment and Sustainability, congratulated everyone involved in the partnership. He said: “So much hard work has gone into this achievement and it’s fantastic for our town to be recognised in this way. I’ve seen the positive impact that organisations like FareShare North East, Middlesbrough Environment City and the network of Eco Shops have around the town. This work is so important.”

The next steps for Middlesbrough will be to celebrate and engage the community in this remarkable achievement.

(Photo: Members of Middlesbrough Food Partnership; Credit: Phil Russell)

For more information please contact Alex Young - alex.young@menvcity.org.uk

Middlesbrough Environment City | Teesside University | Middlesbrough Council | Climate Action Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough College | Thirteen | Groundwork NE & Cumbria | Regeneration of Communities | Tees Valley Together 🤝 | Boro Doughnut |

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Congratulations to Alex and to Middlesbrough Food Partnership for securing the prestigious Sustainable Food Places Gold Award!

Their hard work, determination and countless months of preparation, hard work, sleepless nights and general toil from the Partnerships partners has led to this moment. Unveiled alongside friends such as Tees Valley Together CIO, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Boro Doughnut and Climate Action Middlesbrough, the Gold Award is a testament to the dedication and hard work undertaken by the Partnership.

The award means that Middlesbrough is now the first town in the North of England, only the fifth overall, to receive the prestigious award! Well done to Alex and the Middlesbrough Food Partnership!
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07
Nov

Communities Growing Together - Volunteer Session @ Town Farm Community Allotment

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07
Nov

Communities Growing Together - Edible Forest Garden Group

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08
Nov

Communities Growing Together – Volunteer Action Day @ Regeneration of Communities

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12
Nov

Communities Growing Together - Volunteer Session @ Sandy Flatts Community Garden

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Nov

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Nov

Communities Growing Together - Edible Forest Garden Group

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