Wardens tackle safety fears

The wardens were recruited and trained over the summer

Six community wardens are now patrolling the streets in the Upperthorpe and Netherthorpe areas of Sheffield.

It is hoped their presence will make residents feel more secure.

They are employed by the Streetsafe scheme run by the Netherthorpe and Upperthorpe Community Alliance (NUCA) using government funding.

"The wardens will be a regular sight, cleaning up the area and tackling vandalism and anti-social behaviour," said Catherine Cochrane, NUCA's funding and development manager.

They will work alongside the police and will patrol the streets from 0800 BST until 2000 BST.

One local resident who already appreciates the wardens is Theresa Staniland who lives in the Edward Street flats.

She said: "The Streetsafe wardens make the area feel safer."

Funding for the Streetsafe scheme lasts for the next two years.