Kirklees Street Wardens




The Street Wardens Scheme has three main objectives. 1. To work with the police and other agencies to reduce crime and the fear of crime. This does not involve actual enforcement, the main role of the Wardens is to observe and report. 2. To report environment problems such as rocking flags, potholes, litter etc to the appropriate council department. 3. To provide a "meet and greet" and information service to all centre users.

Litter Litter is both unsightly and can be a health hazard. It is certainly an unpleasant greeting to a town centre. Wardens assist in identifying litter hotspots and arrange its removal.		Street Lighting Street lights are a major feature in reducing crime as well as a safety issue. Damaged columns can result in an electrical hazard. Wardens report faults to ensure speedy repair.
	Anti-social behaviour The wardens aim to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour by carrying out high visibility patrols.		Approachable staff Providing a "meet and greet" and information service to all town centre users.
Graffiti Graffiti is unsightly and can often be a distraction to motorists. Street Wardens get involved in identifying and arranging for its removal.		Working in partnership By working closely with the Police and other agencies the Street Wardens aim to improve the environment for everyone.

How to contact the Wardens:

Ring the ROSS Freephone number
0800 7318765
and give details of your enquiry. The Wardens will contact you to assist.

Alternatively you can write to:

William Pearson
Street Wardens Scheme Manager
Kirklees Environment & Transportation Service
Flint Street, Fartown, Huddersfield
HD1 6LG

e-mail highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk

There are four Street Wardens and one Supervisor covering the Town Centres of Huddersfield and Dewsbury.

Wardens patrol Streets between

8.00am and 6.00pm
Monday to Saturday

and are easily identifiable in a smart blue uniform.

Street Wardens are there for the benefit of the town centres. They are approachable and if they cannot deal with the problem immediately it is likely they can find someone who can.

With your support and assistance the Wardens can bring about real improvements to the town centre environments.