Released : 14/01/2010

Visitors to Colmore Business District (CBD) can now expect a warm welcome with the appointment of street wardens.

The wardens are now on hand in the Colmore Business District to act as a first point of call for all visitors and workers in the area.

CBD board director Councillor Len Gregory said the wardens were an essential part of the delivery of the CBD’s pledges.

“The wardens have a vital role in supporting our commitment to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all workers and visitors to the area,” he said.

 “Part of their role will be as the eyes and ears of the CBD team spotting and reporting any issues. They will also identify where the CBD could help local businesses by feeding back information which will be addressed by the relevant contact.

“We have recruited a committed team of people who are already becoming familiar faces for the business community in the district.”

The wardens have been out introducing themselves and started spreading news about the work CBD has been doing by handing out the latest information booklets and maps of the area.

CBD manager Michele Wilby said the wardens were a highly visible friendly face on the streets of the Business district.

“The wardens are in the district from first thing in the morning until after the rush hour in the evening to make sure that the area is as welcoming, safe and secure as possible,” she said.

“We are working with the police, the city council and other stakeholders to make sure that Colmore Business District is the best possible place to do business in Birmingham and the wardens are a big step forward in aiding this.”

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