LEGAL eagles in Hampshire who support social care for children have been shortlisted for an award in recognition of their work.

Hampshire County Council’s in-house legal team, Hampshire Legal Services, has been nominated for the local authority family team of the year award at the Jordan’s Family Law Awards.

The nomination is for legal support which has been given to the authority’s children’s services department, and for drawing up an agreement and terms of reference with the Isle of Wight Council to improve children’s services on the island.

The ceremony takes place in October.