"You are the heart and soul and engine of the Good Food Nation" ❤️👏 Prof Mary Brennan thanks the ASSIST FM Conference collective for their hard work and public service, particularly for their empathy and compassion

Nina Wyers Nina Wyers 'Cleaning for Climate' talk is certainly a wake up call! With just 7 years left to make a difference, we need to take action now and create effective ESG strategies together to safeguard our planet for generations to come 🌍 #assistconf24 #cleaning

ASSIST FM Conference Isabel Leitch from South Lanarkshire Council introduces their work on food waste - 'Waste Warriors' programme (recognising Zero Waste Scotland "excellent resource pack")

Wonderful to learn from Mary Brennan (University of Edinburgh Business School) who's leading the Wellcome funded Living Good Food Nation Lab as they develop their 1st Local Good Food Nation Plans in 25/26! #assistconf24 #conference #glasgow

Fantastic to learn about the #WasteWarriors Food Waste Initiative in partnership with Education Resources and school pupils to combat food waste - incredible work! Thank you to Isabel Veitch from South Lanarkshire Council and the school pupils for this inspiring talk! 👏 #assistconf24

Thank you to our partners, suppliers, speakers and delegates who attended the ASSIST FM Conference 2024 sponsored by Müller Milk & Ingredients. We hope you were inspired by what you learnt and let's continue our journey towards a #sustainable future together! 💚 #assistconf24

Well that’s a wrap ASSIST FM Conference for another year! Feet up ☀️ I can’t thank all the speakers,exhibitors, attendees and competition entrants enough! Hopefully you all had a ball! Nicky Joiner Christine Boyle Keith Breasley

Congratulations to Perth and Kinross Council Tayside Contracts 🍽️ 🛻🧹💻 - winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Cleaning Award 2024 sponsored by Nilfisk! 🎉 Well done to the cleaning team for their first-class service, teamwork, and their proactive approach to Health and Safety 👏

Congrats to Elizabeth Boyle - winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Catering Award 2024! 🎉 Catering Manager Elizabeth is a standout employee and a role model delivering outstanding service to her community and Glasgow City Council Award sponsored by McCain Foodservice UK #assistconf24

Congrats to Alistair Doyle NorthLanCouncil - winner of the Outstanding Contribution to FM Award 2024! 🎉 Alistair has been a crossing patrol guard for 29 years and recently retired after an incredible 57 years of service to the council! Award sponsored by Müller Milk & Ingredients

Congratulations to RenCouncil for winning the Digital and Technology Award 2024 for their Suited Locks Project! 🎉 The CLIQ system was implemented in 84 premises, revolutionising key management and enhancing access security 🔑 Award sponsored by GT Cleaning Machines #assistconf24

Congrats to Alison Beattie from Shetland Islands Council - winner of the #CommunityFocus Award 2024 sponsored by CRB Cunninghams 🎉 Alison & a team of volunteers prepared and delivered Christmas dinners to those struggling with the cost of living crisis on Christmas Day. #assistconf24

Check out the highlights from ASSIST FM’s Scottish Local Authority Cook of the Year 2024 competition! Jamie Kimmett Stirling Council Martyn Cuthbert East Ayrshire Anne-Marie French SBC Annette Burfoot The Highland Council Rebecca Sinclair Fife Council #assistconf24 #LACOTY

The winner of the Local Authority Cook of the Year 2024 is Anne-Marie French SBC 🏆 Winning dessert: Selkirk rum infused Tablet Cheesecake with a dark chocolate ganache served with raspberry coulis & Chantilly cream Award sponsor Brakes Scotland #assistconf24 #LACOTY

Congrats to Müller Milk & Ingredients who won the Supplier of the Year Award 2024 for their proactive work with the committee to utilise community benefits to launch an industry leading scholarship in partnership with HIT Scotland 🏆 Award presented by ASSIST FM Chair Chris Ross

Congrats to Donna Delooze East Ayrshire - winner of the Street Food Competition sponsored by Middleton Foods 🎉 Winning dish: Texas BBQ Pulled Chicken in a Pretzel Bun with apple slaw Well done to the runner-ups for showcasing such culinary talent with your incredible entries!

🌟 Last chance for Local Authorities to sign up for our industry-accredited scholarship in partnership with The British Institute of Cleaning Science - BICSc Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with top-notch training and certification.

ASSIST FM members recently contributed to this interesting report on the school meals landscape across the UK – take a look at how Scotland compares to other UK nations! x.com/VegPowerUK/sta…

ASSIST FM members publish discussion paper on school meals contribution to Scotland’s Good Food Nation Ambitions - get the full digital document below 👉 assistfm.com/good-food-nati…

We are delighted to announce Mark Hunter as incoming Vice Chair.  Mark brings a wealth of experience to the committee and is looking forward to working with Nicky Joiner (incoming chair) as she continues the fabulous work supporting Scotland Local Authority Service Providers.