Neighbourhood Wardens

The Neighbourhood Warden Team work within Built Environment Services and are an integral part of this authority. We have a very varied role and are able to deal with a vast array of issues, such as:-

• We provide a visible presence in the area
• We act as the eyes and ears of the council
• We report issues such as fly tipping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles and anti social behaviour.
• We give educational talks on recycling, waste reduction, littering and dog fouling.
• We attend community events.
• We tackle environmental crime such as littering and dog fouling, by way of Fixed Penalty Notices, or by way of prosecution.
• We talk to residents about issues of contaminated bins.
• We enforce on bins left on the street.
• We work alongside many organisations such as Staffordshire Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Social Housing Companies, Trading Standards, Young Peoples Services, Parish Councillors, Ward Councillors, Schools, Community Groups as well as Residents.

We aim to engage residents in identifying issues in their area and looking at ways to address them.

We have the authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for £75 for offences of littering and offences under the dog control orders. We can issue a fixed penalty notice of £100 for failing to remove bins from the street outside the permitted time scale.

If you would like more information on when a Neighbourhood Warden is in your area, contact the Neighbourhood Warden Team on 01283 508022 or alternative e-mail wardens@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk.