The award is for the junior street warden category.

In a very competitive category the Swindon nomination stood out for the hard work and commitment of all those involved.

Lead member for Housing Andy Albinson said: "I am always amazed by the endeavours of the Wardens and this award recognises the great work being done with young people in the area.

"I hope that this is just the beginning of their continued and growing success.

Streetwardens in Walcot and their some of their junior team.

Brian Ford, Lead member for Community Safety says he is impressed with the tremendous amount of hard work the Junior Street Wardens undertake. He said: "This award recognises the enthusiasm and hard work these young people are putting in to make the area were they live, a cleaner and safer place for all.

"I also believe that the Junior Wardens are positively promoting good citizenship not only to other youngsters, but also to all members of the community. Well done."

• Read more about Walcot in BBC Wiltshire's Voices section.

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Lee Richardson
I think this junior warden idea is brilliant at the moment i am researching to setting up something similiar here in newcastle. It would be great if you could get in touch and set up some sort of contact with us, maybe help us kick start it up here. Please e-mail benwell.wardens@newcastle.gov.uk

Jason Kemp
I would like to congratulate the Swindon wardens for the hard work involved in setting up a junior warden scheme. We are interested in setting up a similar scheme here in Hastings and would very much like to meet the Swindon junior wardens and the team responsible for setting up and running the scheme. We will be in touch. Regards, Jason and Julie.