Neighbourhood Wardens To Rove Local Community

Neighbourhood Wardens will patrol the community of Northfield, South Birmingham, from today (September 9) in new Rover Commerce vans. Three Commerce vans, purchased by the City Council using Neighbourhood Renewal Funding, will provide a visible, semi-official presence on local streets and housing estates. They will be working at the grassroots with police and others to deter crime; they will tackle anti-social behaviour and create a greater feel of security and confidence among residents.

The three Rover Commerce vans are built by MG Rover Group at Longbridge, itself within the Northfield constituency and powered by the Cofton Hackett-made Powertrain Limited K Series 1.4-litre engines. All vans have been specified in Starlight Silver paintwork and liveried with a ‘Neighbourhood Wardens on Patrol’ message emblazoned along their flanks. The Commerce vans are the latest ‘53’ September registration plate identity and were prepared locally by MG Rover dealership Evans Halshaw.

Neighbourhood wardens are specially trained and normally wear uniforms, providing an easily recognised point of contact for residents – someone to report incidents to or to discuss community issues with. However, they’re not a replacement for the Police or Housing Staff – rather, they complement their work. Their emphasis is working with and for the community.

Northfield Neighbourhood wardens are there to reduce anti-social behaviour, minimise the fear of crime and provide a link with services for the community to prevent: vehicle crime and abandoned vehicles, street crime, anti-social behaviour, fly tipping, graffiti, vandalism and burglary.

Birmingham City Councillor Steve Bedser, said: "I am delighted to see that neighbourhood wardens will be proudly serving the community in Rover Commerce vans built locally by MG Rover Group at Longbridge. I’m sure they’re going to serve us well and they certainly look great for the purpose."

John Edwards, Sales and Marketing Director, MG Rover Group, said: "This is a great example of a community project and we’re obviously delighted, as the largest employer in the area, to have been involved. I’m sure this initiative will benefit the local community and I look forward to seeing the Longbridge built Rover Commerce vans ‘on patrol’, driving around Northfield."

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