The Neighbourhood Warden scheme was launched in the Parishes of Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding in 2004. 

The aims of the Wardens are to:

• Reduce crime and the fear of crime.
• Deter anti-social behaviour.
• Care for the physical appearance and management of the Parishes.
• Foster social inclusion and community development.

Wardens can:

• Provide a reassuring uniformed patrolling presence.
• Respond to minor incidents and anti-social behaviour.
• Confiscate alcohol from persons aged under 18.
• Confiscate tabacco from persons aged under 18.
• Pass information, including names and addresses, to the police.
• Support and encourage diversionary activities for young people.
• Support the community by offering assistance to elderly, vulnerable and isolated members.
• Help to preserve the environment by reporting incidents such as fly tipping, dog fouling and abandoned vehicles.
• Act as professional witnesses.
• Issue fixed penalty notices for people caught littering (including cigarette butts), leaving their dog mess behind or cycling on a pavement.
• Offer advice on crime prevention and fire safety in the home.
• Ensure that Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding are benefiting from the full range of services and provisions from both local and national government agendas. 

Wardens can not:

• Respond to major incidents that require a police presence.
• Deal with parking complaints
• Chase vehicles.
• Disperse groups of people unless offences are being committed.
• Search people.

In an emergency always dial 999.

Email - south.wardens@horsham.gov.uk