Funding has been secured to keep the team on the streets until the end of March next year.

And the public will be asked for their views on keeping the wardens patrolling the town after that date as part of a review of their role.

Scheme manager Nigel Brignall said: "Since the wardens first came to Bridlington in April 2006, I feel we have helped make considerable improvements in the town.

"Working closely with the community engagement officer for the area, many groups working in Bridlington and partner agencies such as the Bridlington Neighbourhood Policing Team, we have played our part in making Bridlington a safer and cleaner place to live and visit."

There had been fears the service could stop because the money had dried up, and last year Bridlington Town Council turned down the opportunity to take responsibility.

But East Riding of Yorkshire Council has committed £92,000 to keep them in action until next spring.

Funding is already in place from the Safer and Stronger Communities Fund to enable the wardens to operate until September 30.

Mr Brignall said: "Wardens also do many other things, such as security-marking bicycles, providing advice on many services to residents and visitors and working with local volunteers to help Bridlington remain tidy.

"High-visibility daily patrols are also carried out, providing reassurance to residents.

"While on patrol, wardens talk to a lot of residents and gather important information.

"Wardens will continue to provide these important services in the area."

In the past year they have removed 230 items of graffiti and helped police prosecute vandals, carried out 93 home security checks and fitted basic equipment, and marked almost 300 bikes and mobility scooters and distributed free cycle locks.

They also have enforcement powers regarding littering and dog-fouling and have issued 11 fixed penalty notices to offenders in recent months.

As well as the scheme manager, there is a team leader, six wardens and two support staff. The wardens cover an area of the town centre and clock up up to 12 miles a day patrolling from 8am to 8pm seven days a week.

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