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Write to your local council

Be a voice for animals and inspire your local council to make animals’ lives better.

Last edited: 11/04/2024

Before you get started

High level advice

Together, we can make a difference if we all let our local council know about the issues that are important to us.

You’ll need to research a topic so you’re able to write about it with confidence and then suggest some solutions – keeping the letter positive and constructive.

Instructions

Writing your letter

Research

What animal welfare issues are you passionate about? Choose your own topic to research or pick one of these ideas, below.

Summarise the main points of your research on a single A4 page.

Solution-focused letter template

Write a letter – on paper or via email – to your local council about the issue that includes ideas for solutions that could help make things better.

Our letter-writing tips and template can help you write your letter.

Our advice is to:

explain why you’re writing
enquire about the council’s current and future position on your chosen topic
provide suggestions for improvement.

Sending your letter

Search for your local council on the UK Government’s website.

You should be able to find a ‘Contact us’ option on your local council website.

Receive your certificate

Upload a photograph or screenshot of your letter below and receive your certificate.

Share your work to inspire others and celebrate what you’ve achieved!