Community wardens
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Here to help
Community wardens help make stronger, safer communities.
Community wardens will try and help you and your community no matter what the issue. If they don't have the answer they will know someone who will.
Supporting your community
Our community wardens are out between 7.30am and 10pm every day in communities across Kent. Their aim is to:
- improve community resilience
- support the elderly and vulnerable
- foster community cohesion and wellbeing
- assist with navigating community services.
Volunteer as a support warden
We need volunteers in local areas to support community wardens, local organisations and residents to create resilient neighbourhoods and reduce the fear of crime.
Contact your local warden
All our wardens have mobile phones which you can call them on.
Community warden central contact number
03000 41 34 55
Find out who your warden is and how to contact them:
Acting team Leader
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Aldington, Brabourne, Smeeth, Mersham and Sevington | This area is temporarily being covered within the team | 07813 712805 |
| Bethersden, High Halden, Hamstreet and Woodchurch | Kathy Carter | 07813 711940 katherine.carter@kent.gov.uk |
| Charing, Hothfield and Challock | Carol Coveney | 07977 981990 carol.coveney@kent.gov.uk |
| Faversham and Sittingbourne | Jack Gilbey | 07773 397135 Jack.Gilbey@kent.gov.uk |
| Iwade and Kemsley | This area is temporarily being covered within the team | 07969 584184 |
| Kingsnorth and Stanhope | Samantha McGrath | 07773 396646 samantha.mcgrath2@kent.gov.uk |
| Leysdown and Warden | This area is temporarily being covered within the team | 07977 981992 |
| Minster (Swale) | Jackie Worthington | 07811 271304 jackie.worthington@kent.gov.uk |
| Newington (swale) | This area is temporarily being covered within the team | 07969 583921 |
| Sheerness | Dave Osborne | 07813 712803 Dave.Osborne@kent.gov.uk |
| Tenterden, Appledore, Wittersham and Stone | Joanna Vos (maternity) | 07980 770578 joanna.vos@kent.gov.uk |
| Wye, Chilham and Godmersham | Richard Sinden | 07969 583920 richard.sinden4@kent.gov.uk |
Team Leader
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Acol, Cliffsend, Pegwell, Manston and St Nicholas at Wade | This area is temporarily being covered within the team | 07812 786006 |
| Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Patrixbourne, Barham and Bridge | Susan Beeney | |
| Birchington | Jonathan Davies | 07969 583919 Jonathan.Davies@kent.gov.uk |
| Chartham, Waltham and Petham | Kevin Finnon | 07969 583918 kevin.finnon@kent.gov.uk |
| Greenhill | Roger Lithgow | 07813 713083 roger.lithgow@kent.gov.uk |
| Herne and Broomfield | Lisa Harrison | 07969 584180 Lisa.Harrison@kent.gov.uk |
| Margate Taskforce Support Warden | Gordon Guillou-King | 07773 397114 Gordon.Guillou-King@kent.gov.uk |
| Minster (Thanet) | Karl Aylett | 07811 271299 Karl.Aylett@kent.gov.uk |
| Newington (Thanet) | Zara Bennett | 07855 171075 Zaraleah.Bennett@kent.gov.uk |
| Seasalter | Charlotte Merralls | 07813 695818 charlotte.merralls@kent.gov.uk |
| Sturry and Hersden | Linda Hayes | 07969 583916 linda.hayes@kent.gov.uk |
| Westgate | Jason Gordon | 07969 583922 Jason.Gordon@kent.gov.uk |
Team Leader
District Support Warden
Project Support Warden
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Higham, Chalk, Cobham and Sole Street | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07811 271256 |
| Istead Rise | Angela Jarrett | 07773 396840 angela.jarrett2@kent.gov.uk |
| Longfield, New Barn, Darenth and Bean | Joanne Appleton | 07974 183693 Joanne.Appleton@kent.gov.uk |
| Meopham, Culverstone and Vigo | Mandy Cason | 07977 981931 mandy.cason2@kent.gov.uk |
| Stone | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07890 890895 |
| Swanscombe and Greenhithe | Billy Unsworth | 07813 713025 Billy.unsworth@kent.gov.uk |
| Temple Hill and Joyce Green | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 712804 |
| Westcourt | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 713036 |
Team Leader
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Ash, Eastry and Sandwich | Peter Gill | 07703 454190 Peter.Gill@kent.gov.uk |
| Capel Le Ferne and Hawkinge | Jan Henry | 07811 271303 Jan.Henry@kent.gov.uk |
| Cheriton | Carol Coveney | 07977 981990 Carol.Coveney@kent.gov.uk |
| Dymchurch, Lympne and West Hythe | Giles Barnard | 07969 583915 Giles.Barnard@kent.gov.uk |
| Elham, Etchinghill and Lyminge | Gary Harrison | 07977 982185 Gary.Harrison@kent.gov.uk |
| Eythorne, Elvington and Shepherdswell | Julliette West | 07969 584174 Juliet.West@kent.gov.uk |
| Folkestone East | Neil Staveley | 07813 712090 Neil.Staveley@kent.gov.uk |
| Kingsdown, Ringwould Millhill and Walmer | Martin Dadd | 07969 584181 Martin.Dadd@kent.gov.uk |
| Lydd | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 584172 |
| New Romney | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 584172 |
| St Margarets at Cliffe | Kerry Skirrow | 07977 982184 Kerry.Skirrow@kent.gov.uk |
| St Radigunds and Tower Hamlets | Alison Beaumont | 07973 922230 Alison.Beaumont@kent.gov.uk |
Team Leader
District Support Warden
- Contact
Dawn Riach-Brown (District Support Warden)
Call: 07773 397125
Email: dawn.riach-brown@kent.gov.uk
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesford, Burham and Eccles | Simon White | 07813 694140 simon.white@kent.gov.uk |
| Bearsted | Sally Williams | 07813 712105 sally.williams@kent.gov.uk |
| Borough Green and Wrotham | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 584183 |
| Boughton Monchelsea, Chart Sutton and Loose | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 584183 |
| Coxheath | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 584183 |
| Ditton | Donna Sales | 07813 712081 donna.sales@kent.gov.uk |
| East Malling | Mandy Harris | 07813 713035 mandy.harris@kent.gov.uk |
| East Peckham and Hadlow | Diane Wakeling | 07813 713740 diane.wakeling@kent.gov.uk |
| Harrietsham and Lenham | Martin Sherwood | 07977 981993 martin.sherwood@kent.gov.uk |
| Headcorn | Stuart Ellesmere | 07969 583923 stuart.ellesmere@kent.gov.uk |
| Marden and Staplehurst | Mira Martin | 07969 584179 mira.martin@kent.gov.uk |
| Snodland and Holborough | Neil Bower | 07773 397131 neil.bower@kent.gov.uk |
Team Leader
Local Community Warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook, Benenden, Frittenden and Sissinghurst | Adam Osborn | 07813 695741 adam.osborn@kent.gov.uk |
| Eynsford, Farningham and Crockenhill | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 694142 |
| Goudhurst, Lamberhurst and Hawkhurst | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07773 396677 |
| Paddock Wood | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 583924 |
| Pembury | Sophie Marsh | 07816 201643 sophie.marsh@kent.gov.uk |
| Rusthall and Sherwood | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07773 396677 |
| Shoreham and Otford | Paul Robertson | 07813 713366 paul.robertson@kent.gov.uk |
| Swanley St Mary's and Hextable | Paul Sharrad | 07813 712893 paul.sharrad@kent.gov.uk |
| Westerham | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 712760 |
| West Kingsdown and Hartley | Jackie West | 07811 271259 jackie.west@kent.gov.uk |
Ways we help residents and communities
There's so many ways we can help, we aim to improve residents' quality of life and allow their communities to thrive. We want residents to feel safe, to support the elderly and vulnerable, and work with communities to foster a sense of cohesion and wellbeing.
Here's some examples of support we've provided in the community:
Community warden Paul Robertson visited an elderly lady who had been targeted by scammers. They persuaded her she needed a check and some maintenance on her solar panel system.
The caller convinced her the original installation company could not be trusted and assured her they would give her the best deal, and it would only cost her £2,000 for a 5 year contract.
The lady was understandably upset and described the high-pressure and convincing tactics the caller used before she wrote a cheque. Paul encouraged her to tell her family, who were very supportive, and will work with her to identify safeguards that can be put in place. Paul reported the scam to public protection.
Community Warden Stuart Ellesmere helped a local resident with a history of mental and physical health conditions. The resident struggles with agoraphobia which was worsened via COVID-19's lockdown policy and has prevented her from going out for nearly three years.
The resident was interested in going to a nearby mental health and wellbeing event at Hermitage Park Community Centre in Maidstone. Not only did she walk to the event with Stuart, but fully engaged with the services. To top it off, the resident tried out the gym equipment and has now joined the gym to boost her fitness and increase her social networks!
"It took great courage to do what she did," said Stuart "but the result is so empowering and is a huge achievement for her. I am so lucky to be part of what is a big re-awakening in this resident’s life and feel privileged to have been there to experience it. It is rare in any job to come away feeling so inspired by what has occurred. It was a real honour to be part of it. I hope it inspires others."
Over 20 people attended the first Swanley Shed event organised by Community Warden Paul Sharrad at Swanley Park.
Along with the CEO of Swanley Town Council and the Community Development Officer at West Kent Housing Association, we have created a wonderful new project.
Attendees came with a variety of interests, from carpentry, repairing pedal cycles, and gardening, to arts and crafts. A group of very kind residents provided tools and materials. Some local companies also promised to lend their support.
Hopefully, many people will benefit from the camaraderie of this lovely group of people, reducing the sense of social isolation that many feel.
Siobhan MacKay and Jackie West, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells Community Warden Team, responded to an urgent call for help from a vulnerable resident.
The elderly, vulnerable gentleman was distressed and had no electricity at his home. They immediately responded, and arrived to find an ambulance at the house - his wife had fallen and needed to go to hospital.
After paramedics had taken his wife to hospital, Jackie stayed to help the gentleman. She called his next of kin, social care and the utility providers. With the help of the community wardens, the services to his property were restored and this couple will get ongoing welfare checks.
Community support if you don't have a community warden
If you don't have a community warden in your area, there are other places you can go for help and support:
- Contact the team leader for your area who will advise how we can support you.
- For health and wellbeing support and advice read our One You Kent pages.
- Go to the Kent Police website for more information about how the police can help your community.
- Search this website for services provided by Kent County Council, such as libraries, adult social care and roads.
