Funding to continue for Community Warden service in Chichester area

By Kelly Brown
Published 2nd Nov 2021, 16:17 BST
Comunity wardens work with the community on different projects including tackling litter. Picture by Louise Adams C111304-1Comunity wardens work with the community on different projects including tackling litter. Picture by Louise Adams C111304-1
Comunity wardens work with the community on different projects including tackling litter. Picture by Louise Adams C111304-1
A vital Community Warden service which covers parts of Chichester district will continue to be funded for the next year so that it can continue supporting residents.

Chichester District Council’s cabinet agreed at its meeting today (Tuesday, November 11) to fund the service by 50 per cent as well as the total cost of the senior community warden for a year.

The eight-strong team offers a visible presence in their communities, working with residents to reduce low-level crime and tackle social issues. They work closely with key organisations in their specific areas - covering Chichester, Selsey, Oving, Tangmere and the Witterings - such as schools, charities, voluntary organisations and businesses.

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They also act as a link between residents and police and have proved to be extremely effective in tackling problems such as anti-social behaviour and checking in on vulnerable and isolated members of the community. They also support other council initiatives at a local level such as the current Against Litter campaign and youth engagement projects.