Kent Community Safety Partnership

The aim of this partnership is to create safer and stronger communities.
To build community confidence and reassurance. To deter anti-social behaviour. To improve access to local authorities and to foster social inclusion.

Kent Community Wardens are based in villages, rural and some urban neighbourhoods across Kent and are a key link between local people, residents associations, neighbourhood watch schemes and Kent Police.
The Wardens act as the eyes and ears of the community and although they do not have enforcement powers, they will tackle low level crime - anti-social behaviour, graffiti, abandoned cars and fly tipping. They listen to the views of local people and work with the public to prevent and reduce crime.

Wardens support victims of crime, the elderly and vulnerable members of the community, through home visits and by giving crime prevention advice. They engage with young people, supporting youth clubs, forums and other activities.

The role of the Warden is to:

· Provide a reassuring conspicuous presence.
· Addressing anti-social behaviour.
· Provide information and advice on County Council, local district councils and other public services.
· Act as eyes and ears for other agencies
· Promote community solidarity and assist and enable communities to solve problems.

For further information on the Kent Community Safety Partnership contact:

Marilyn Howell (Partnership Manager) Kent County Council,
Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone ME14 1XQ Tel: 01622 696036 Fax: 01622 696035 Email:marilyn.howell@kent.gov.uk

Sergeant Kevin Downard (Partnership Manager) Kent Police, Police Headquarters
Sutton road, Maidstone ME15 9BZ Tel: 01622 652526 Fax: 01622 654518
Email: kevin.downard@kent.pnn.police.uk

Kent Community Safety Partnership Area Office, (Area 4 Margate)
40 Hawley Square, Margate CT9 1NY Tel: 01843 226239 Fax: 01843 296391