Tamworth Regional Council elections 2021: Building on growth and prosperity motivates Helen Tickle to stand for fourth term

STRIVING for the best possible outcome for the community is something that comes as second nature to Helen Tickle.

Having served as a councillor for 13 years, including two years as deputy mayor, she has been at the forefront of many decisions which have driven the growth and prosperity of the region.

It's the chance to build on that growth and prosperity which is motivating her to stand for a fourth term.

Strongly focused on business investment, job creation and health and wellbeing, Cr Tickle is proud of her strong track record of delivery.

"I am proud to have been part of a strong and cohesive council delivering to our entire council region, communities large and small," she told the Leader.

"Notwithstanding the effects of COVID, our council has maintained sound financial management and we are experiencing record spending on community infrastructure."

A strong supporter of business and the community, in 2003 she became the first female president of the Tamworth and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Creating employment opportunities for all age groups is something she sees as vital for the region's future growth.

"I'm very passionate about the creation of jobs for our youth and mature workers, workers of all ages and cultures," she said.

"I'm also focused on continued business investment such as the Global Gateway Park, which is already creating hundreds of jobs, and the expansion of industry."

She listed the provision of community services and facilities such as the performing arts centre, aquatic centre and the Tamworth university campus as high on her agenda.

Holding a tree as her item of significance, Cr Tickle said it represents her work with the community greening and cooling Tamworth in a responsible and sustainable way.

Another thing she holds close to her heart is the North West Cancer Centre, which as a member of the hospital redevelopment committee, she had a hand in opening.

"The project is a really good example of a regional facility that can be achieved by working with the community and all levels of government," she said.

"Prior to this facility, patients had to travel to Sydney and spend five weeks at any one time to have radiation treatment. So this has been a very significant development."

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