The problem is, the council have just revealed their plans to axe all burger vans within 250 metres of school premises, meaning the burger van would have to close. The council believe by closing the burger van, the school pupils will be more encouraged to eat healthily. However, what they fail to realise is that the school pupils will simply make the more dangerous journey to wishaw town centre (which is constantly congested with heavy flowing traffic), in order to have their lunch from one of the many chip shops, Chinese take aways or bakers. As well as this, they are also failing to realise that similar products are being sold in school canteens across the council.
As well as this, in every single sport centre/leisure centre in a north Lanarkshire, the council are selling fast food products, such as chips and burgers, which makes them a healthy profit. Also, the council are the people who sell the pitches to the highest bidding food facility, in order for them to trade at events such as festivals, bonfire night and most importantly the upcoming Commonwealth games.
Now, I don't know about you, but this all sounds very contradictory to me? For a council to say they are trying to promote healthy eating by axing burger vans outside schools, but at the same time still continue to sell and promote similar products in many facilities across the county. In actual fact, it sounds more like a half hearted and 'quick fix' effort, that they have adopted to try and make it seem like they are fighting against obesity in North Lanarkshire.
Furthermore, during a meeting of local elected members to discuss this topic, an interesting argument was raised. Can we singularly blame fast food on the obesity pandemic that is happening in our country? Maybe in actual fact we should look at the compete lack of facilities offered to children to help promote healthy living. More and more children are spending their days in front of TV's and mobile phones, instead of participating in exercise. Where are the efforts to prevent this?
Please sign this petition if you too feel that BT Snacks have been dealt a very unfair and harsh card, which would mean the loss of a local treasure. Thank you for your support
Updates
April 11, 2014
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the local council planning department to review the evidence regarding pupil safety. A journalist from a local newspaper reached out regarding the site visit so expect a follow-up once they confirm their attendance. I am currently documenting the feedback gathered on the proposed relocation path to present as a counter-argument.
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April 11, 2014
75 Comments
I agree that the food at the van might not be the healthiest but my daughter takes a healthy pack lunch four days out of five so I don't worry about her Friday treat at the van. What I do worry about is if the van goes she will be tempted to head into Wishaw for her lunch. I would rather she was closer to the school and not feel the need to go into the town to buy some chips or a burger. I say save the van!
I went to st adians and went there for ma lunch ladies are the best. I went here so i didn't need to go up the street cause if i did inwould have been late for class as when going to the burger van you were on time. Dont move the burger van
Irrespective if the van is there or not, kids will still eat what they want and this means they will likely head to the town centre, leading to all kinds of problems. therefore, surely its safer for the kids to be in the vicinity of the school where they can be monitored.
The van is a social hub and a way to purchase great food without leaving the school grounds. Removing it would be a ridiculous idea.
Snack vans should not be moved the kids need to eat and if they dont get it from the van then they are going to walk down the street and get something anyway. Trish's burger van has worked hard over the years to build a good business the council should not be taking peoples livelyhood awat from them to create more unemployment. SAVE THE BURGER VAN
Some children are starting nursery with tooth decay and an unhealthy BMI - who is to blame for this? Why then is there a growing percentage of overweight primary school aged children when there is no vans selling their evil wares near these schools. Education begins at home, not secondary school. Moving a burger van will not unlearn the eating habits learned at home. I work in Wishaw and see scores of kids in the town centre with kebabs, Chinese meals, chippies, pizzas - you name it, they're eating it, therefore more will simply migrate to these takeaways. This is too complex an issue to resolve simply by banning burger vans. The lessons that need to be taught these days is not necessarily about nutrition, as let's face it you would need to be from Saturn to not know by now what is healthy or less healthy. The lesson is simply about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for ones own health and get rid of this blame culture.
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The problem is, the council have just revealed their plans to axe all burger vans within 250 metres of school premises, meaning the burger van would have to close. The council believe by closing the burger van, the school pupils will be more encouraged to eat healthily. However, what they fail to realise is that the school pupils will simply make the more dangerous journey to wishaw town centre (which is constantly congested with heavy flowing traffic), in order to have their lunch from one of the many chip shops, Chinese take aways or bakers. As well as this, they are also failing to realise that similar products are being sold in school canteens across the council.
As well as this, in every single sport centre/leisure centre in a north Lanarkshire, the council are selling fast food products, such as chips and burgers, which makes them a healthy profit. Also, the council are the people who sell the pitches to the highest bidding food facility, in order for them to trade at events such as festivals, bonfire night and most importantly the upcoming Commonwealth games.
Now, I don't know about you, but this all sounds very contradictory to me? For a council to say they are trying to promote healthy eating by axing burger vans outside schools, but at the same time still continue to sell and promote similar products in many facilities across the county. In actual fact, it sounds more like a half hearted and 'quick fix' effort, that they have adopted to try and make it seem like they are fighting against obesity in North Lanarkshire.
Furthermore, during a meeting of local elected members to discuss this topic, an interesting argument was raised. Can we singularly blame fast food on the obesity pandemic that is happening in our country? Maybe in actual fact we should look at the compete lack of facilities offered to children to help promote healthy living. More and more children are spending their days in front of TV's and mobile phones, instead of participating in exercise. Where are the efforts to prevent this?
Please sign this petition if you too feel that BT Snacks have been dealt a very unfair and harsh card, which would mean the loss of a local treasure. Thank you for your support
Updates
April 11, 2014
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the local council planning department to review the evidence regarding pupil safety. A journalist from a local newspaper reached out regarding the site visit so expect a follow-up once they confirm their attendance. I am currently documenting the feedback gathered on the proposed relocation path to present as a counter-argument.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2014
75 Comments
The van is taking advantage of the schools location. It is ridiculous that a health promoting school has a burger van right outside its grounds which serves food high in calories and saturated fat in a country where rates of teenage obesity is one of the highest in Europe. I am in favour of the bid to have it removed and will not be signing the petition on these grounds.
I agree that the food at the van might not be the healthiest but my daughter takes a healthy pack lunch four days out of five so I don't worry about her Friday treat at the van. What I do worry about is if the van goes she will be tempted to head into Wishaw for her lunch. I would rather she was closer to the school and not feel the need to go into the town to buy some chips or a burger. I say save the van!
I went to st adians and went there for ma lunch ladies are the best. I went here so i didn't need to go up the street cause if i did inwould have been late for class as when going to the burger van you were on time. Dont move the burger van
Irrespective if the van is there or not, kids will still eat what they want and this means they will likely head to the town centre, leading to all kinds of problems. therefore, surely its safer for the kids to be in the vicinity of the school where they can be monitored.
The van is a social hub and a way to purchase great food without leaving the school grounds. Removing it would be a ridiculous idea.
Snack vans should not be moved the kids need to eat and if they dont get it from the van then they are going to walk down the street and get something anyway. Trish's burger van has worked hard over the years to build a good business the council should not be taking peoples livelyhood awat from them to create more unemployment. SAVE THE BURGER VAN
Some children are starting nursery with tooth decay and an unhealthy BMI - who is to blame for this? Why then is there a growing percentage of overweight primary school aged children when there is no vans selling their evil wares near these schools. Education begins at home, not secondary school. Moving a burger van will not unlearn the eating habits learned at home. I work in Wishaw and see scores of kids in the town centre with kebabs, Chinese meals, chippies, pizzas - you name it, they're eating it, therefore more will simply migrate to these takeaways. This is too complex an issue to resolve simply by banning burger vans. The lessons that need to be taught these days is not necessarily about nutrition, as let's face it you would need to be from Saturn to not know by now what is healthy or less healthy. The lesson is simply about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for ones own health and get rid of this blame culture.
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The van is taking advantage of the schools location. It is ridiculous that a health promoting school has a burger van right outside its grounds which serves food high in calories and saturated fat in a country where rates of teenage obesity is one of the highest in Europe. I am in favour of the bid to have it removed and will not be signing the petition on these grounds.