The Road Warden Scheme is a formal agreement between Devon County Council and local councils and community groups that enables communities to deliver approved minor works on or around the public highway. This can include organising or carrying out work both on and off the live carriageway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We meet our statutory duties and manage our network responsibly by using an asset\u2011management approach to ensure public funds are used effectively. The scheme does not transfer any of our responsibilities; it provides other organisations with the opportunity to carry out additional local works that enhance and complement the service we deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Road Warden Scheme is entirely voluntary. We don\u2019t ask communities to carry out specific tasks; instead, each community can choose the activities that they have the volunteers to support and that will make the greatest local impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Road Wardens carry out preventative maintenance tasks that help slow the deterioration of the road surface and support the overall condition of the network. However, any defect that poses a risk to public safety (meaning it meets our intervention criteria) must be repaired by our maintenance teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of work that may be approved under the scheme include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All works must<\/b> be pre\u2011agreed with the local Neighbourhood Highway Officer (NHO) and carried out using our method statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approval depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work on high\u2011speed roads is unlikely to be approved. Some tasks (for example, sign cleaning) may be allowed on main roads if training, signing, and guarding meet Chapter 8 requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Road Warden should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteers should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Road Wardens may also undertake the work themselves if they have the required training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DCC provides public liability insurance<\/a> for voluntary work on the public highway, provided the work is undertaken safely and in line with DCC guidance<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We provide guidance on insurance<\/a>, however parish and town councils are advised to discuss insurance requirements with their insurance provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Training requirements<\/a> vary depending on the type of work being carried out and whether the activity takes place on or near the live carriageway. Please see our guidance<\/a>. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n Organisations that may assist with providing volunteers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n DCC can facilitate contact if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The HMCEF provides financial support to towns, parishes, and community groups for volunteer-led enhancement work. Priority is given to organisations signed up to the Road Warden Scheme. Initial applications must clearly outline the work and the benefits to the community. Organisations may apply to the fund to purchase items including tools and equipment (including personal protective equipment) and pothole repair materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTraining <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Additional resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to get involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n