MORLEY TOWN COUNCIL TO SUPPORT FAIRTRADE

Councillor Neil Dawson put forward a resolution to be adopted by Morley Town Council at its meeting on 1 March 2017. It was agreed unanimously by the Town Council that Morley would set up a steering group and become a Fairtrade Town. Morley Town Council resolves to: • offer FAIRTRADE Marked food and drink options …

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MORLEY TO BECOME A FAIRTRADE TOWN?

Morley could soon be supporting farmers and workers in the developing world by becoming a Fairtrade Town. The town council will decide whether to try to achieve the internationally-recognised status by taking action to make Fairtrade food and drink widely available in the local area. Fairtrade items are produced on farms or plantations which meet …

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LEEDS MARKET TOWN HAS FAIRTRADE AMBITIONS

Shoppers in Morley could be set to stock up on Fairtrade products in a bid to help the town gain ethical recognition. The former textile town is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Harrogate, Otley, Mirfield and Batley – who already have Fairtrade town status. Fairtrade products help workers in the developing world to …

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