Top award for Forest of Dean team working with stray dogs
It's the ninth year in a row that the Street Warden team have bagged a top prize
Street Wardens at Forest of Dean District Council have been awarded a Gold Footprint RSPCA PawPrint award for the ninth year in a row.
It recognises their work in dealing with stray dogs - when it comes to both locating and rehoming them.
The Forest of Dean District Council Street Warden is made up of four officers, who work across the whole district.
As well as their work with stray dogs through their dog warden service, the team also investigate animal welfare concerns, deal with anti-social behaviour, environmental crime and remove abandoned vehicles.
Councillor Nicky Packer is the Council's Animal Welfare Champion, she says “We have a fantastic team of Street Wardens here in the Forest of Dean that work tirelessly year round to keep the district clean and safe, and they also do some incredible work for the welfare of animals.
“The fact that they have now received this gold level award for the 9th year running is testament to the continued dedication of the team.
The team also engages proactively with the community through initiatives such as drug awareness presentations at local schools and visits to vulnerable groups, including elderly people living in remote areas.