County Durham wardens cuts raise community safety concerns

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Proposals to reduce neighbourhood wardens have drawn warnings from police and parish leaders. The council says financial pressures are forcing difficult decisions.

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00:00Plans to cut neighbourhood wardens in County Durham to save money have prompted warnings

00:06about community safety. Durham County Council says reducing numbers next year could help save

00:12£3.4 million. Wardens deal with littering, dog fouling, fly tipping and graffiti. The Police

00:18Iron Crime Commissioner and parish councillors fear cuts could undermine confidence. The Reform

00:24UK led council says inflation and demand are driving pressures with Deputy Leader Darren

00:29Grimes saying savings plans have been reduced and wardens remain valued. The proposals sit

00:35within budget plans including a council tax rise which remains subject to consultation

00:40with residents and local representatives.

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