Cr Peter Allan

Personal Background

I have lived in Whitehorse for 67 years.

I have a partner Susan, step-son and family. I attended St Leo’s Box Hill, Blackburn High School and St Thomas’ Primary.  

My hobbies include politics, AFL football, rugby league, cricket, basketball, reading, current affairs.  

What motivated you to run for Council?

Serve the community to ensure there is good infrastructure generally and for sports/community assets. Town planning that suits most people, good council services.  

Areas of interest/professional knowledge

Former Institute of Legal Executives – Member – in probate law and powers of attorney, previous council experience with budgeting/expenditure, funeral industry.  

What are your key principles?  

Transparency, work to resolve issues, teamwork, honesty, inclusiveness, outcomes for majority support, always contribute, straight forward action!

What are the key priorities for you in this Council term?  

• Town planning and lower density developments
• Cost of living
• Fees stabilised
• Sporting and community assets continually upgraded
• Whitehorse Blues Festival
• New community services hub and Chinese Cultural Centre in Box Hill

What are the key challenges for Whitehorse?  

• State Government planning policies
• Privatisation of council services
• The Suburban Rail Loop
• Rate capping
• Council capital works and affordability/infrastructure spending
• Community engagement
• Housing density
• Over-population

Affiliation/Membership

Box Hill RSL, Carlton Football Club, Melbourne Cricket Club, Southport Sharks AFL, RACV City Club, Jacqui Lambie Network

Areas of interest/professional knowledge

• Politics
• Australian Rules Football
• Rugby League
• Basketball
• Capital works planning
• Probate law
• Budgeting and finance 

Contact Cr Peter Allan

Mobile
0423 504 325

Email
Peter.Allan@whitehorse.vic.gov.au