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Leicestershire Targets Fast Food Near Schools | Leicester News
Leicestershire’s council is pushing a bold new plan to curb childhood obesity by banning new fast-food outlets within 400 meters of schools and youth hubs in high-deprivation wards like Hinckley Castle and Earl Shilton — areas with sky-high takeaway density and above-average obesity rates. While officials say it’s a targeted health intervention, critics — including takeaway owners and parents — argue it misses the mark, blaming parents’ choices and rising living costs instead. The plan, part of the Local Plan set for public consultation next week, sparks fierce debate over whether restricting…
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