THE council’s dog team are celebrating after picking up a bronze level Community Animal Welfare Award.
It recognises those organisations that go beyond the basic requirement of dealing with stray dogs.
This year, St Helens is one of just nine organisations to receive the award.
The Dog Welfare and Enforcement team submitted evidence on the handling, care and processing of strays in St Helens to assessors, including the RSPCA, the Local Government Association and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Cllr Seve Gomez-Aspron, cabinet member for green smart and sustainable borough, said: “The officers employed by this authority are all fully trained in the 2006 Animal Welfare Act.
“Their knowledge, experience and training are key to delivering the type of service that our residents deserve.
“We have always known the Dog Welfare and Enforcement team offered a good service and we are delighted the work is now recognised by a national award.”
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