Community Safety Wardens

Here to Help

Our team of ten wardens, who are funded by Thanet Council and the Thanet Community Housing Association, provide advice and assistance to members of the public.

In their day to day work they deal with a wide range of quality of life issues across the District. Including abandoned and untaxed vehicles, noise complaints in social housing properties, dog fouling, litter enforcement and anti-social behaviour. They also provide a uniformed presence on the streets and report problems such as dumped rubbish and faulty streetlights.

Back to school

Wardens have been visiting primary schools across the area, talking to four and five year olds about the role they play and community safety issues, such as the danger posed by strangers and what to do if they get lost. During the visit, they demonstrate how their radios link back to the CCTV control room, with an operator speaking directly to the children in each class.

By explaining their role to children, the Wardens can also discuss the wide range of issues they deal with in their day to day work. The youngsters enjoy the visits, and learn about the importance of taking pride in the area they are growing up in.

Primary schools can arrange a visit by the Community Safety Wardens by contacting the Community Safety unit.

Community Safety

Email: community.safety@thanet.gov.uk

Phone: 01843 577602