Councillor Adam Allan

Adam Allan has served Northgate Ward residents since the 2016 Brisbane City Council elections. He has a strong belief that the Northgate Ward is a great place to live, work and relax with its diverse lifestyle and leisure options. He is committed to working with residents to deliver constant improvements within the community along with keeping our city clean, green and sustainable. 

Adam has a strong interest in local community and sporting groups and bringing communities together. He is in regular contact with local community groups, sporting clubs, community service providers and special interest groups.

Adam holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business degrees. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of other professional qualifications. Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights.

Prior to entering Council he had a successful career in banking and consulting having worked in Australia and a number of overseas locations. This has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed.

Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.

As Northgate Ward’s local Councillor, he has a very strong focus on the future of the area, how to plan for inevitable change and how to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today. He looks forward to continuing to work with the residents of Northgate Ward to deliver a wide range of projects that will benefit the wider community.