Sinn Féin councillor Conor Maskey has welcomed the scheme that will see Community safety wardens begin patrolling the New Lodge area this week in a bid to tackle antisocial behavior in the area.
"This is a very positive move and is certainly a new dynamic to compliment the good work that is already going on the New Lodge area.
“I hope that they will dovetail alongside the community work that is already taking place here,” said the republican representative.
The Belfast City Council pilot scheme will see the wardens perform foot patrols in the area for the next three months. Their duties include tackling antisocial behaviour such as street drinking and excessive noise, working with the community to improve their environment and stamping out litter, graffiti and fly tipping.
“I think the New Lodge will provide interesting scenarios for the wardens as well and in the long term will help them with their work.”
North Belfast interface worker and local republican Gerry O'Reilly said he hoped the wardens make an impact on antisocial behaviour in the area.
“Getting the community safety wardens into the New Lodge has been an ongoing campaign and I am very pleased they are finally starting work,” he said.
“They will be able to work alongside community groups in the area to make the New Lodge a better place to live for all the residents.”
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