Neighbourhood Wardens

Neighbourhood Wardens help reduce environmental crime, anti-social behaviour, minimise the fear of crime and provide a link with services for the community to prevent:

• Street and vehicle crime and abandoned vehicles
• Fly tipping
• Graffiti
• Environmental problems caused by putting refuse out too early
• Litter

Neighbourhood Wardens are able to issue fixed-penalty notices, when appropriate, and also have the authority to confiscate tobacco and prevent the consumption of alcohol in public areas. Both teams are involved in a range of projects working with residents and businesses to improve local communities.

How Neighbourhood Wardens work within their community

Neighbourhood Wardens can help by:

• Acting as a link between the community and other agencies such as the police, fire and local authorities
• Working to track down offenders, both businesses and individual, and taking the appropriate legal action
• Dealing with complaints about environmental issues
• Keeping track of incidents reported until we have a result
• Checking on empty properties, which are often the target for anti-social behaviour
• Being a visible presence on the streets and helping to make people feel safer
• Reporting anti-social behaviour and involving the relevant organisations
• Promoting and supporting local meetings, festivals, fun days and environmental events to help build community spirit and encourage the establishment of self-help groups

Last updated 24 July 2023