SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON ANIMAL WELFARE
Tell us about the animal welfare issues in your area, the action your council is taking, and the support that would help you make a difference.
HELP SHAPE OUR WORK WITH COUNCILLORS
Councillors understand the priorities, pressures and opportunities within their local communities. Your insight helps the RSPCA understand how animal welfare is being addressed locally, where barriers remain, and what practical support elected members need.
We will use the findings to inform our resources, policy work, and engagement with local government.
The survey should take around 5-10 minutes to complete.
WHAT WE WILL ASK ABOUT
The survey covers:
- The animal welfare issues being raised in your area.
- Your priorities and experience as a councillor.
- Current council activity and local partnerships.
- Barriers to stronger or more consistent action.
- The guidance, evidence and tools that would be most useful.
- Opportunities for the RSPCA to support councillors and councils.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
The survey is open to elected councillors in England. We welcome views from every type of council and from councillors of all political parties and none.
You do not need specialist knowledge of animal welfare to take part.
HOW YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE USED
Responses will be analysed to identify common themes, priorities and support needs. Findings may be published in an aggregated report and used to guide the RSPCA's work with local government.
Any personal information will be handled in line with the privacy information provided with the survey. We will seek permission before attributing a comment to you.
EXPLORE OUR LATEST FINDINGS
So far, more than 500 councillors have contributed to our 2026 Local Government Animal Welfare Survey, providing a valuable picture of political support, local action, and the practical help councillors need.