Community Warden
Bearsted are fortunate to have our own community warden Sally Williams.
Sally will try and help you and the community no matter what the issue and works closely with vulnerable people in the community.
Neighbourhood Watch
Within Bearsted there are a number of Neighbourhood watch groups. To find local Neighbourhood watch groups in your area, https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/get-involved/find-my-local-scheme?address=me158lh
Action Fraud – is now called Action Fraud Police – This is for anyone who has been affected by fraud or any other scam – they can be emailed on www.actionfraud.police.uk or telephone 0300 123 2040.
Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline – work alongside Trading Standards and collate the information received from the public and forward to the relevant departments, whether it be Rogue Traders, selling of alcohol to under age children, scams and fraud etc. – they also give impartial advice on any consumer issues. They can be contacted on 03454 04 05 06.
Trustmark is a government organisation setup to assist members of the public to find local trustworthy, reliable tradespersons who are operating to Government Endorsed Standards. – They can be emailed on www.trustmark.org.uk or telephoned on 0333 555 1234.
Age UK Maidstone also offers a service for the elderly – they have information on local traders in the Maidstone area – They can be contacted on 01622 753618. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/maidstone/our-services2/trusted-traders-list/