Barnsley Council
Coby Walsh is a seasoned professional in cultural and community development with a strong background in arts management. Currently serving as a Project Officer for the Cultural Development Fund at Barnsley Council since April 2023, Coby previously held the position of Love Coventry Projects Manager at Coventry City of Culture Trust from October 2020 to July 2022. Coby's experience includes working as a Volunteering & Community Involvement Officer at the National Trust for Rainham Hall and as Gallery & Exhibitions Manager at STOUR SPACE, where Coby curated an exhibition program showcasing nearly 100 exhibitions in collaboration with over 200 artists and collectives. Coby's career also encompasses roles as Marketing Manager & Exhibitions Coordinator at California Language Institute in Japan and as an English Language Teacher. Coby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Anglia Ruskin University.
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Barnsley Council
A Metropolitan Local Authority in South Yorkshire serving a population of 244,000 residents. Delivering a diverse range of public services across Growth and Sustainability, Children's Services, Public Health, Adult Social Care and Communities. The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east. 68% of Barnsley's 32,863 hectares is green belt and 9% is National Park. Barnsley has a lot to offer - one of the highest private sector jobs growth in the UK, affordable property, great links to the outdoors and cities alike, and a transforming town centre. Our town centre regeneration scheme is well underway - you can find out more at www.theglassworksbarnsley.com Barnsley Council is changing: By focusing on our customers, developing innovation in service delivery and evolving our commercial thinking we are focused on making Barnsley the Place of Possibilities. The council has been shortlisted for the LGC Awards, Council of the Year, 2023