Gateshead councillors have been warned resources and services, from school dinners to educational services, will be stretched due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Food shortages, sanctions, and subsequent price increases will, according to a council report, “impact directly on Gateshead residents, and it is also greatly impacting on the Council’s School Catering service”.
Sanctions against Russia prevent the importation of agricultural products such as wheat. Russia produces 20% of the world’s wheat and sanctions have impacted the production of food staples like bread and pasta.
