SOUTHEND Council is launching new initiatives in its moves to encourage more people to buy Fairtrade products.
The public is being urged to help producers, particularly in the third world, to get a better deal.
Events including a farmers market in the High Street and a dinner and fashion show at South East Essex College.
Full story in tomorrow's Echo.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here