Junk food ads to be banned from council property in health drive

ANOTHER Welsh council is banning junk food advertising in certain public places.

- ELLIE GOSLEY

Cardiff council is stopping any junk food ads on council property in a bid to make Wales' capital healthier.

The policy, approved by the council's cabinet, is focused on supporting public health, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

As well as the crackdown on junk food advertising the new measure also bans ads for petrol and diesel vehicles, payday loans, tobacco, and vapes. Instead the council is setting out to encourage brands to promote healthier options.

Cardiff council has become the second local authority to implement such a ban after the Vale of Glamorgan did so earlier this month.