Meal prices in Derbyshire schools have been frozen for the coming academic year – despite rising food and fuel costs.

Derbyshire County Council has decided to keep meal prices at 2011/12 levels when pupils return for the new academic year in September.

It means the price for primary school meals will stay at £1.90, with secondary schools meals remaining at £2. The prices are lower than many neighbouring authorities.

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