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Helen Pheby

Helen Pheby

Head of Culture, Heritage and Sport , West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Dr Helen Pheby is Head of Culture, Heritage and Sport with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Prior to this she was Associate Director, Programme, at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Helen’s PhD thesis (2003) explored equity of access to, and participation in, culture in relation to New Labour’s Policy Action Team 10 and social exclusion. Helen’s role at the Combined Authority involves working in partnership to help deliver the Local Growth Plan, West Yorkshire Plan and Mayor Brabin’s pledges, which include a commitment that every child in the region should have access to grassroots sport and physical activity. To this end, the Combined Authority works closely with Local Authorities, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Sport England and other stakeholders on shared vision and strategic activities.

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