Community Wardens
Established in November 2004, the service is now a part of the Antisocial Behaviour Unit, although at present the funding
is only in place to sustain the
service through to March 2009.
Where do they work ?
At the moment they work in Galashiels and Kelso with some outreach work to
Jedburgh
How many do we have?
We have Five community wardens at present, this allows us to have two to cover Kelso and Jedburgh, another two to cover Galashiels with a Senior Community Warden to cover for any shortages due to holidays and training etc.
What are the aims of the service?
- To help reduce fear of crime
- To help in reducing levels of Antisocial Behaviour
- To help reduce the opportunities for crime
What can they do for me?
- Provide hi visibility patrols to deter antisocial behaviour
- Arrange for the removal of Graffiti or repair Vandalism in public areas
- Issue Dog Fouling and Litter Dropping fines
- Act as a professional witness
- Assist with community projects
- Report breaches of Antisocial Behaviour Orders
When do they work?
They operate over a seven day shift pattern and will either be on duty from 8:00am to 4:00pm OR 2:00pm to 10:00pm, you can
however contact them on the freephone number 0800 028 5711 in the Antisocial Behaviour Unit which is open during office hours
to leave a message and someone will be in touch the next working day.
I don’t live in any of the towns where they operate, what can I do?
At the moment we are unable to allow the wardens to work out of their specified areas, this is because the success of the service lies in the amount of community engagement that they do and getting to know who is who within a community provides some good results in reducing levels of Antisocial Behaviour.
How effective are the community wardens?
The 24 month evaluation report in 0ctober 2006 has highlighted just how successful they have been
How can I find out more?
You can contact the wardens co-ordinator on freephone 0800 028 5711 or online
Unified Solutions.