LETTER: Wardens do fantastic work

As the Elected Member responsible for Community Safety at Horsham District Council, employers of the Neighbourhood Wardens, I feel compelled to challenge some of the misconceptions of our staff who make a valuable contribution to the lives of so many local people.

It is true to say that there are a group of local individuals in the area, most of whom are adults and who are unfortunately causing problems for other local people. It is important, however, to make clear that both the Wardens, Police and Anti-social Behaviour Team are very aware of these people and where offences are being committed they are being dealt with appropriately.

I would like to make clear what the Wardens are employed to do, in response to the issues raised by Mr Cree quoted in the article who asks whether the powers conferred to staff are ‘fit for purpose’.