Denbighshire's catering services have been recognised as the 'Best Performing Catering Service' at the APSE Awards.
The Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE), a benchmarking agency working with more than 200 UK councils, nominated Denbighshire County Council's catering service alongside five other local authorities.
Each year, Denbighshire's catering service submits benchmarking data to APSE, which is then assessed against other entries across the UK.
This includes information about paid and free meal uptakes, staff training, service performance, and service management.
After their submission, the council's catering service was not only awarded 'Best Performing Catering Service' but was also nominated as the 'Most Improved Performer' in catering services.
Councillor Diane King, lead member for education, children, and families, said: "I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the catering services for achieving this great award.
"This award is a true reflection of the hard work that goes in on a day-to-day basis to provide children across the county with healthy, nutritious meals.
“The provision of school meals is essential in a child’s learning and development, and the catering team continue to work with local suppliers to provide a hot nutritionally balanced meal at lunchtime.
"Denbighshire County Council are committed to healthy eating and are working hard with schools to promote the health and welfare of pupils."
For more information or to view the school meals menu, visit the Denbighshire school meals website.
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