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Not Reinventing the Wheel... A Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour by Scottish Local Authorities
16 Community Wardens
The introduction of Community or Neighbourhood Wardens is a relatively new development in Scotland. Wardens can have a positive effect in reducing and preventing anti-social behaviour and increasing residents feelings of security by being a highly visible and easily accessible local presence ( see also section 15).
Good Practice Model | Authority | Key Player |
Two Estates Wardens in Cultenhove work closely with housing staff in the general management of areas including early identification of abandoned properties. Also focus on presentation of gardens and closes and supporting tenants to enable improvements to be made. | Stirling | John McIver
Tenants Services Manager
01786 443 018
maciverj@stirling.gov.uk
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Four areas in Renfrewshire are served by a three-year pilot scheme funded from the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund. Sixteen Wardens are employed to deter and reduce vandalism, tackle anti-social behaviour and provide a rapid response to litter and vandalism. Initiative endorsed by local police. | Renfrewshire | David Higgins
Community Safety Manager
0141 842 5984
david.higgins@renfrewshire.gov.uk |
Community Concierges to enhance security, deter crime and anti-social behaviour, maintain environment, act as a contact point for local services and promote community cohesion and confidence in West Edinburgh. | Edinburgh | Debbie Herbertson
Senior Housing Officer
0131 527 3830
debbie.herbertson@edinburgh.gov.uk |
Uniformed Neighbourhood Liaison Officers patrolling 7 days per week between 4pm and midnight. Remit is to establish links with community and provide information and advice on local services and community safety measures as well as reporting problems to relevant agencies and departments managed through ASIST ( see section 3). | West Dunbartonshire | Martin McKendrick
Assistant Team Leader
01389 608 999
martin.mckendrick@west-dunbarton.gov.uk |
Village Orderly ( see section 17). | Aberdeenshire | Alastair Mutch
Housing Services Manager
01569 768 540
alastair.mutch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
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