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.
To reach the service you can contact: [email protected]
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 15 August 2024