Torfaen Food Summit

Torfaen Food Summit

Greenmeadow Community FarmCwmbran, Wales
Friday, Feb 27, 2026 from 9 am to 4:30 pm GMT
Overview

Showcasing local action. Shaping future priorities. Strengthening Torfaen’s food system.

Join Torfaen Council’s Food Team and partners for a full‑day summit bringing together colleagues from across Torfaen to explore how food initiatives are driving change in communities, schools, businesses and council services.

This event will spotlight the progress Torfaen has made as a food partnership — and set the direction for what comes next.

Why attend?

This summit is designed for council staff, senior officers and project stakeholders who are helping to shape Torfaen’s approach to food, wellbeing and resilience. The day will:

  • Showcase the impact of food partnership working across Torfaen
  • Shift the narrative beyond ‘food poverty’ towards place‑based food resilience and community strength
  • Provide a platform for schools, community groups, businesses and young people
  • Offer practical insights from the Future Generations Commissioner’s Office
  • Capture feedback to help inform next steps, future priorities and The Deal


Showcasing local action. Shaping future priorities. Strengthening Torfaen’s food system.

Join Torfaen Council’s Food Team and partners for a full‑day summit bringing together colleagues from across Torfaen to explore how food initiatives are driving change in communities, schools, businesses and council services.

This event will spotlight the progress Torfaen has made as a food partnership — and set the direction for what comes next.

Why attend?

This summit is designed for council staff, senior officers and project stakeholders who are helping to shape Torfaen’s approach to food, wellbeing and resilience. The day will:

  • Showcase the impact of food partnership working across Torfaen
  • Shift the narrative beyond ‘food poverty’ towards place‑based food resilience and community strength
  • Provide a platform for schools, community groups, businesses and young people
  • Offer practical insights from the Future Generations Commissioner’s Office
  • Capture feedback to help inform next steps, future priorities and The Deal


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Highlights

  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • In-person

Location

Greenmeadow Community Farm

Greenforge Way

Cwmbran NP44 5AJ

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Agenda

Welcome from Councillors and the Food Resilience Team

Understanding the wider vision and how food work supports council priorities

Panel 1: Community & Education

Hear from local leaders and experts on community‑driven change and school‑led innovation.

Interactive Workshop: Future Food Activity

Facilitated by Jenny McConnell (Office of the Future Generations Commissioner), supported by Miller Research and Torfaen teams.

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