Community wardens
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:
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 | Diane Wakeling | 07977 981990 Diane.Wakeling@kent.gov.uk |
| Cheriton | Dave Keningale | 07813 711946 David.Keningale@kent.gov.uk |
| Dymchurch, West Hythe and Lympne | Grace Walker | 07969 583915 grace.walker@kent.gov.uk |
| Elham Valley | Gary Harrison | 07977 982185 gary.harrison@kent.gov.uk |
| Folkestone East | Neil Staveley | 07813 712090 neil.staveley@kent.gov.uk |
| Hawkinge | This role is covered by Jan Henry from the Canterbury and Dover team | 07811 271303 janice.henry@kent.gov.uk |
| Kingsnorth and Stanhope | This role is temporarily being covered within the team | 07773 396646 |
| Lydd | Erica Evans | 07969 583917 erica.evans@kent.gov.uk |
| New Romney | Gareth Roberts | 07773 396751 gareth.roberts@kent.gov.uk |
| Tenterden, Appledore, Wittersham and Stone | Joanna Vos | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Patrixbourne, Barham and Bridge | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 583916 |
| Capel-Le-Ferne | Jan Henry | 07811 271303 jan.henry@kent.gov.uk |
| Chartham, Waltham and Petham | Kevin Finnon | 07969 583918 kevin.finnon@kent.gov.uk |
| Eastry and Ash, and Sandwich | Peter Gill | 07703 454190 peter.gill@kent.gov.uk |
| Greenhill | Roger Lithgow | 07813 713083 roger.lithgow@kent.gov.uk |
| Hawkinge | Jan Henry | 07811 271303 jan.henry@kent.gov.uk |
| Herne and Broomfield | Lisa Harrison | |
| Kingsdown, Ringwould, Millhill and Walmer | Martin Dadd | 07969 584181 martin.dadd@kent.gov.uk |
| Seasalter | Charlotte Perriss | 07813 695818 charlotte.perriss@kent.gov.uk |
| Shepherdswell, Eythorne and Elvington | Juliet West | 07969 584174 juliet.west@kent.gov.uk |
| St Margaret's-at-Cliffe | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07977 982184 |
| Sturry and Hersden | Susan Beeney | 07811 271257 susan.beeney@kent.gov.uk |
| Tower Hamlets and St Radigunds | Alison Beaumont | 07973 922230 alison.beaumont@kent.gov.uk |
Acting team leader
District 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 | Jacky Haseman | |
| Meopham, Culverstone and Vigo | Mandy Cason | 07977 981931 mandy.cason2@kent.gov.uk |
| Stone | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 713085 |
| 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 |
Acting 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 | Viv Hickmott | 07813 694140 Vivien.Hickmott@kent.gov.uk |
| Bearsted | Sally Williams | 07813 712105 sally.williams@kent.gov.uk |
| Borough Green and Wrotham | Jessica Jarrett | 07811 271307 jessica.jarrett@kent.gov.uk |
| Boughton Monchelsea, Chart Sutton and Loose | Liz Lovatt | 07813 712107 liz.lovatt2@kent.gov.uk |
| Coxheath | James Watson | 07811 271021 James.Watson@kent.gov.uk |
| Ditton | Sue Absolon | 07813 712081 susan.absolon@kent.gov.uk |
| East Malling | Mandy Harris | 07813 713035 mandy.harris@kent.gov.uk |
| East Peckham and Hadlow | Sandra Edmonds | 07969 584183 sandra.edmonds@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 | Ann-Marie Church |
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 | Rob Perfitt | 07773 396708 rob.perfitt@kent.gov.uk |
| Pembury and Paddock Wood | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07969 583924 |
| Rusthall and Sherwood | This role is temporarily being covered within the team. | 07813 713740 |
| 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 |
Team leader
District support warden
Local community warden
| Area | Community Warden | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Birchington | Alison Ring | 07969 583919 Alison.Ring@kent.gov.uk |
| Faversham | Jack Gilbey | 07773 397135 Jack.gilbey@kent.gov.uk |
| Iwade and Kemsley | Helen Binning | 07969 584184 Helen.Binning@kent.gov.uk |
| Manston, Acol, Pegwell, Cliffsend and St Nicholas at Wade | This role is temporarily being covered by the team. | 07969 584182 |
| Margate Task Force Support Warden | Gordon King | 07773 397114 gordon.guillou-king@kent.gov.uk |
| Minster (Swale) | Jackie Swan | 07811 271304 jacqueline.swan@kent.gov.uk |
| Minster (Thanet) | Karl Aylett | 07811 271299 karl.aylett@kent.gov.uk |
| Newington | Georgina Springall | 07969 583921 georgina.springall2@kent.gov.uk |
| Sheerness West | Dave Osborne | 07813 712803 dave.osborne@kent.gov.uk |
| Warden and Leysdown | Debbie Foreman | 07977 981992 debbie.foreman@kent.gov.uk |
| Westgate | This role is temporarily being covered by the team. | 07969 583922 |
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 Georgina Springall has been helping a Newington resident with their daily walk up and down the garden, as they can't go out because of lockdown.
Georgina noticed the resident struggled to get out the front door due to a large drop. She contacted councillor Richard Palmer and between them they organised for Swale Borough Council to install bars and steps outside the house.
Rural Kent is a brilliant organisation who run a pop-up cafe that visits rural areas, serving refreshments and also acting as an information hub, with a community warden present for advice.
Community warden for Herne and Broomfield, Mandy Quy-Verlander, went out and about with Kathy from Rural Kent to bring a little happiness to the residents.
The pop-up cafe has not been operating due to COVID-19, but Rural Kent wanted to show the community that they were thinking of them. They made some lovely goody bags including tea and coffee, delicious lemon drizzle cake, a red geranium, quiz sheets and useful information and contact numbers for the project and Community Wardens. Residents were thrilled to receive these goody bags and several said it had really made their day.
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.
