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Loughborough Warden

Posted on 25/02/2008
P. Klein

student studying in a LibraryJayshree is no stranger to either the town or the University. She has been employed by the University since 1980 and is currently a senior secretary in the renowned Department of Civil Engineering. She lives locally and said: “I am very pleased that this new post has been created and I’m looking forward to working with both the students and the local residents.”

The role of community warden was first introduced by the University in 2001. This ground breaking scheme is thought to be the only one of its kind in the UK. The full team of community wardens at the University is now: Adrian Bailey, community warden, Storer and Burleigh area, Kate Sang, sub warden, Storer and Burleigh area, Louise Doherty, deputy community warden, Herrick and Kingfisher area and Jayshree Lakha, deputy community warden, Ashby Road Estate area.

Commenting on the new appointment, Adrian Bailey, community warden said: “The University is delighted to add Jayshree to the team of community wardens. She joins a small team helping university students feel safe and comfortable in their communities, and helping permanent residents feel able to welcome their temporary neighbours. The effects of a high proportion of students within an area has been recognised nationally, and the team work hard to promote good lines of communication between all concerned – students, permanent residents, the Police, Charnwood Borough Council and the University.”