COUNCILLOR HUB
Councillors can make a real difference for animals and the people who care about them. From shaping council policy and scrutinising local services to promoting responsible ownership and bringing partners together, local leadership matters.
Explore practical tools, evidence, and examples to help turn your support for animal welfare into action.
HELPING YOU TURN CONCERN INTO ACTION
Councillors are uniquely placed to improve animal welfare in their local communities.
You can bring important issues onto the council agenda, influence local policy and services, scrutinise how responsibilities are being delivered, bring partners together, and help residents find the right support.
The Councillor Hub brings together practical resources, evidence, examples of good practice and direct support from the RSPCA. It is designed to help you act with confidence, whether you are responding to an individual concern or working towards longer-term change.
By making animal welfare guidance easier to access and supporting earlier, preventative action, we want to help councillors protect animals, support responsible ownership, and build kinder communities for every kind.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO?
Start with the action you want to take. Choose what you would like to do and we will help you find the right resources and support.
TABLE A MOTION
Download and use ready-to-adapt motions and supporting briefings to put animal welfare on the council agenda.
SHAPE LOCAL POLICY
Find policy templates, model charters and best practice guidance to support informed local decision-making.
SUPPORT A CONSTITUENT
Help your residents reach the right organisation or service for an animal welfare query or concern.
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
Support the five practical missions set out in our Local Government Manifesto, A Local Voice for Animals.
TAKE OUR SURVEY
Take part in our Animal Welfare Survey and ensure your views, perspectives and experiences shape our work.
SPEAK TO ONE OF US
Talk to us about a local issue, an idea you have for your council, or how we can support your work.
EXPLORE ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES
Councillors can influence animal welfare across a wide range of local policies, services and decisions. Choose an area to find relevant guidance, evidence and practical ways to take action.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Explore ways to promote responsible pet ownership, strengthen animal licensing services, or support pet-friendly housing.
FARM ANIMALS
Discover how procurement, planning, enforcement and local leadership can support higher welfare for farm animals.
WILDLIFE
Find ways to protect wild animals and their habitats through planning, land management, and partnership working.
FEATURED
Explore the latest resources, campaigns and opportunities to take action in your local council and community.
RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP
Explore guidance developed by the RSPCA and Dogs Trust to help councils encourage responsible dog ownership.
CURRENT CAMPAIGNS
Find out how you can support our current campaigns, respond to consultations, and champion change locally.
PAWPRINTS AWARDS
Discover award-winning ideas and examples from councils, housing providers and public bodies.
READY TO TAKE ACTION?
Help put animal welfare at the heart of local decision-making. Pledge your support for our five manifesto missions and tell us about the priorities, experiences and support needs of councillors and constituents in your local area.
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANIFESTO
Join councillors of all parties and none in backing practical action to improve animal welfare in local communities.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS
Take our councillor survey and help shape the resources, guidance and support we provide to elected members.
DO YOU WORK FOR A COUNCIL?
Visit our dedicated area for operational guidance, professional resources and local authority good practice.