EAST Hampshire District Council (EHDC) animal welfare team is hosting a seminar aimed broadening the understanding of the work it does and related issues.

The seminar on Wednesday, January 18, will be led by EHDC’s Senior Animal Welfare Officer Neil Thompson-Burton, and Animal Welfare Officer Jen Rowberry.

The event comes after a year which saw the team nationally recognised at the RSPCA Community Animal Welfare Footprint (CAWF) 2016 awards, where it won double gold awards, as well as a bronze award.

The team is one of only three teams nationwide to have received this many awards at the RSPCA CAWF 2016 awards

Councillor Ingrid Thomas, Portfolio Holder of Welfare, said: “The team is so helpful and passionate about the work it does that it is hard not to be inspired.

“This year has been incredibly successful for the team and it has done extensive work across the district to ensure we are providing and expecting high standards of animal welfare.”

For details about the seminar contact the team on 01730 234318 or 01730 234319.