Community Wardens

Caz · 24-07-2003, 20:17

Any comments on the Community Wardens and the job they are doing?

Were you under the impression, as I was that they could "fast track" any neighbourhood complaints to the council? After meeting them at a Springhill Network Group meeting, I found out this is not the case at the present time. Complaints have to go through the system just like any others. Let's hope the council alters this situation soon.

Obviously they are a good way of communicating concerns to the police as they liaise with them.

(Wardens link on Springhill Spotlight)

moonshine · 26-07-2003, 14:42

They definitely need to be given more priority when submitting complaints to the council, otherwise the whole thing seems pointless to me.

Great site and forum by the way!  

Really good Idea!

markinaccy · 26-07-2003, 20:11

Well i have seen them, do they work at nights too? is there a cantact number we can call them on, ????? Do we have to use a massive spotlight into Accrington Cities Sky hoping the caped crusaiders will see our call of help ??? :P

Caz · 26-07-2003, 20:57

I've never seen any at night, and that's when a lot of the problems occur. There are 4 new wardens starting soon in Hyndburn, so hopeully we'll at least have a more visible presence during the day. I'll see if I can track down a number. It would be especially helpful for elderly people to have access to the wardens without having to go out looking for them.

Caz · 27-07-2003, 12:52

Haven't found a direct contact number for the wardens.
You could try this though.

Warden Scheme Co-ordinator
Accrington Police Station
Spring Gardens, Accrington, BB5 2BJ
Tel: 01254 353 710 or 01254 387 359

community.wardens@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Community Wardens page

03-08-2003, 10:07

You can contact your Community Wardens via 01254 353 710 or FAX 01254 353 737. We do not work 24 hours, but we do have voicemail. Also, the wardens have e-mails depending on the area they work in.  The info. is as follows: springhill.ferngore@hyndburnbc.gov.uk - church.central@hyndburnbc.gov.uk - woodnook.barnfield@hyndburnbc.gov.uk Hope this helps.  You can also contact me and I will pass the message on to the Community Wardens for your area if need be.  Many thanks.

Dave · 03-08-2003, 22:32

Thank you Neil for at least contacting us...

Caz · 04-08-2003, 13:06

Thanks for taking the time to contact us Neal.
Look forward to some input from the wardens on the site soon!

Bordercollie · 04-08-2003, 21:54

Well it shows that people are taking note of what we are doing.

Caz · 04-08-2003, 22:45

Any chance of getting Steve Todd of Environmental Health to have a look at this Forum and website and make a comment or two, Neal?

mick · 06-08-2003, 14:09

I see in the paper that the wardens are going to start fineing people
for letting there dogs foul the area of springhill £50 if they dont start cleaning it up .
this is a great idea .

Caz · 06-08-2003, 18:01

For any area! Can't understand the mentality of people who just walk their dogs on recreational areas (or any where for that matter) and don't bother to clean up after them. What's wrong with using  their own back yard as a doggy toilet?
Oh of course - they would have to clean it up!

Bordercollie · 10-08-2003, 11:14

When was the last time anybody say a Warden in the past coulpe of days?

damers · 10-08-2003, 17:29

These people do a good service to the town. They handle things that the police dont have time to, and should be respected. We are lucky to have them to be honest!

ukbug · 10-08-2003, 19:52

I agree damers, they do a great job and it cannot be easy.

And to reply to Bordercollie, I saw 2 of them at the bottom of lonsdale street 2 days ago.

I spoke to them about what they where doing and I think they are great. If you have nothing to hide then you should have nothing to fear.  The people who do think negative of them need to be evicted (cos they sure don't own their houses)! It can only be a good thing for the people that are good.  Anyone else can just..........