Fish animation

Community Researchers

asked locals "what foods would you like to eat more of and why?"

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FISH!What people told us

People who use community shops in Brighton & Hove and other locals

People would like to see a campaign to revive the local fishing industry

Second set of community meetings focused on fish in Hove & Moulsecoomb

Peoplesaid they you want more accessible affordable local fish

First community meetings in Whitehawk & Moulsecoomb

To hear from local communities on what is needed to create a fairer food system in our city

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People want to access local, affordable fish. Some wanted to learn to cook fish in different ways & try new varieties. Some locals reminiced on the history of Brighton & Hove as a fisher's town. Some wanted to see the government's policy focusing marine life.

Fish - We are not all the same! We listened to : * Traditional fish and chip lovers (& not much else) * Fairweather fish eaters - more adventurous on holiday, but don't cook at home * Fish fans - eating all sorts of fish regularly Most people agreed that as a seaside town we should have easier access to local fish.

As part of the Food Systems Equality Project the Brighton and Hove Food Partnerships our community researchers posed the question "what foods would you like to eat more of and why?" You said fish and together we explored what ideas you have for change

Locals told us that cost is a big barrier to trying new fish varieties, especially if not confident in preparing and cooking fish.

You told us that cost is a big barrier to trying new fish varieties, especially where you are not confident in preparing and cooking fish.

You would like to able to buy local fish, caught on the day and as fresh as possible, in central locations around Brighton & Hove.

Some people had an interest in marine and fish policies, from looking at water pollution to fishing quotas. Even for those who do not eat a lot of (or any) fish, this is still something they feel the government to improve.

Brighton has a strong history of local fishmongers and fresh markets which many residents still remember fondly. The loss of these highlights the stark changes in fish retail across the decades.

The two biggest food types mentioned here were fish and beans* so we then decided to have workshops on both of these foods. (*more information on beans to follow in the coming months)

How to cook fish - some people shared their cooking knowledge and fantastic ethnic recipes. Some were unsure about cooking different varieties of fish and would enjoy cooking classes and recipes.

This time we asked participants on what new fish products or innovations they would like to see. You gave us a broad range of ideas: from fish pate to different methods of preserving fish at home, from a new fish snack stick product to encouraging the use of home fish ponds.

Many participants wanted to see a campaign to bring back the ability to buy fresh from the day's catch from local fishmongers, as well as more education around the benefits of eating fish and how to prepare it. Our next steps are now to look into how we can best move forward with campaigning in this area.

How to cook fish - many people were unsure about cooking different varieties of fish and wuld enjoy cooking classes and recipes.

These meetings were an open discussion on what foods you would like to have more of and why.

As a seaside town, Brighton has a strong history of local fishmongers which many residents still remember fondly. However, this also highlights the stark changes across the last years and decades.

Many people have a keen interest in marine and fish policies, from looking at water pollution to fishing quotas. Even for those who do not eat a lot of (or any) fish, this is still something you want the government to improve.

Locals would like to able to buy fresh fish in their neighbourhoods around Brighton & Hove.

Fish - We are not all the same! We listened to : * Traditional fish and chip lovers (& not much else) * Occassional fish eaters - more adventurous on holiday, but don't cook at home * Fish fans - eating all sorts of fish regularly Most people agreed that as a seaside town we should have easier access to local fish.