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Portrait of Russell WebbRussell Webb

Mayor

Councillor Russell Webb was elected to his first term as Tamworth Region Mayor on 5 January, 2022. 

He started his career in local government in 1991 when elected to the former Parry Shire Council. He has served continuously on Tamworth Regional Council since it was formed by amalgamation 17 years ago in 2004. He previously served two terms as deputy mayor from 2010 to 2016. 

Cr Webb wants to continue to see the Tamworth region move towards a prosperous future through actions which ensure a vibrant and growing economy while not losing sight of the basics. “Our community wants our region to thrive with existing businesses being able to grow and create new jobs while new ventures are attracted to invest and establish here,” he said.  

“At the same time Council must support community groups and their volunteers in the important work they do to improve our region.”  

Building a safe, strong and resilient community is also a priority for Councillor Webb. It has helped drive his involvement with the Tamworth Region Crime Prevention Working Group for many years, support for creating new business opportunities in the local community and advocacy for improved water security in the Peel Valley both through the construction of the new larger Dungowan Dam and other measures such as making use of emerging technologies to treat water for industrial use.  

A carpenter by trade, Cr Webb has been self-employed for the past 8 years running a mixed faming property at Winton on the western outskirts of Tamworth. Previous to that he was an inspector and manager with WorkCover NSW for 33 years as well as being a part-time Building and Construction teacher with TAFE NSW for 18 years. 

His community interests include more than 40 years as a Rural Fire Service Volunteer. He is also a current member of the South Tamworth Lions Club and the NSW Farmers Association. 

He is a current serving board member of North West Local Land Services (appointed in 2019) and Oxley Community Transport. 

Contact Details

Phone: 0429 777 133
Click here to email Cr Russell Webb

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Russell Webb (PDF 2.5MB)

 

Judy Coates

Portrait of Judy Coates

Deputy Mayor

Mobile: 0429 605 282
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Judy Coates (PDF 2.3MB)

 

 

 

Portrait of Bede BurkeBede Burke

Mobile: 0427 606 270
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Bede Burke (PDF 2.6MB)

 

 

 

Portrait of Brooke SouthwellBrooke Southwell

Mobile: 0456 575 952
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Brooke Southwell (PDF 1.7MB)

 

 

 

Councillor Helen TickleHelen Tickle

Mobile: 0417 684 583
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Helen Tickle (PDF 2.4MB)

 

 

 

Marc Sutherland 2Marc Sutherland

Mobile: 0432 652 832
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Marc Sutherland (PDF 2.4MB)

 

 

Mark Rodda

Portrait of Mark Rodda

Mobile: 0448 750 302
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Mark Rodda (PDF 252.2KB)

 

 

 

 

Portrait of Phil BettsPhil Betts

Mobile: 0447 603 303
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Phil Betts (PDF 1.4MB)

 

 

 

Portrait of Steve MearsSteve Mears

Mobile: 0409 690 115
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Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Cr Steve Mears (PDF 2.6MB)

 

 

Executives

Rami Abu Shaqra (Chief Financial Officer)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Rami Abu Shaqra (PDF 2.3MB)

Jason Collins (Executive Manager Strategy and Performance)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Jason Collins  (PDF 2.3MB)

Paul Bennett (General Manager)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Paul Bennett (PDF 2.4MB)

Peter Resch (Director Regional Services)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Peter Resch  (PDF 2.3MB)

Gina Vereker (Director of Liveable Communities)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Gina Vereker (PDF 2.5MB)

Karen Litchfield (Internal Auditor)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Karen Litchfield (PDF 2.4MB)

Jacqueline O'Neill (Director of Growth and Prosperity)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Jacqueline O'Neill (PDF 2.3MB)

Sherill Young - (Manager of Financial Services)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Sherill Young (PDF 1.6MB)

Bruce Logan (Director of Water and Waste)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Bruce Logan (PDF 1.7MB)

Marie Resch (Chief People Officer)

Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons Return 2022-23 - Marie Resch (PDF 2.3MB)

Media Enquiries for Councillors

Councillors are the voice of the Tamworth region, however, to ensure you are speaking to the delegated spokesperson, please contact the communications team for any media enquiries by calling 6767 55 55 or emailing trccomms@tamworth.nsw.gov.au

What is the role of a Councillor?

The role of Councillors is defined in the Local Government Act 1993 in section 232.