Councillor Greg Betts
Councillor Betts' division is in the south-east of the Gold Coast and includes the suburbs of Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters (part of), Miami and Mermaid (part of).
Contact details
Phone: (07) 5581 6382
Fax: (07) 5581 7640
Mobile: 0414 180 119
Email: 
division12@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Councillor Betts can be contacted by phone any time and is available at his Burleigh Heads office. Without an appointment Monday 9am to 11am.
Background
I grew up in Brisbane, but have lived in Burleigh Waters since 1997. Prior to being elected Councillor for Division 12 in 2004 I worked with Qantas for 15 years and the last position I held was Supervisor of the Qantas terminal at Coolangatta airport.
My keen interest in urban design and land use planning has developed over the last four years in my first Council term. Since I was young I was interested in politics and current affairs, so I always thought that I would end up standing for public office. The reason that I entered politics, and particularly Local Government, was a desire to be involved in the decision making process for my local area. So it made sense to me that I should direct my attention to Council as it is, in my opinion, pure democracy in action.
Each day I like to start the morning with a surf at Burleigh point whenever possible. In my opinion it is good to have a balanced lifestyle and daily exercise helps me to clear my mind and stay healthy. As a surfer I take an interest in coastal issues and I believe that the beach lifestyle forms a significant part of the fabric of our culture on the Gold Coast.
The future that I see for this city is one where our time and energy is concentrated in our local communities. I want to strive to help to model a decentralised city where people can live, work, learn, and play locally. This may be a long term goal, but it is one that is worth pursuing.
Council Committees Economic Development and Tourism City Planning Coordination Council Sustainable City Future (Deputy Chair) Community Burleigh Arts Group Burleigh Bowls Club (Member) Burleigh Heads Rotary Club Burleigh Heads Chamber of Commerce Friends of Burleigh (Member) Gold Coast Burleigh Tourism
Council Committees
- City Planning
- Coordination
- Council
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Sustainable City Future (Deputy Chair)
Community
- Burleigh Arts Group
- Burleigh Bowls Club (Member)
- Burleigh Heads Chamber of Commerce
- Burleigh Heads Rotary Club
- Friends of Burleigh (Member)
- Gold Coast Burleigh Tourism
Economic Profile: Pacific Innovation Corridor
The Burleigh/Reedy Creek region comprises the traditional heart of Burleigh, the mixed use village centred on James Street, and the mixed industry and business corridor stretching to the Pacific Highway. The economic future for Burleigh will be built on the dynamic relationship between residents and tourists, and the maintenance of a consolidated, mixed-use urban atmosphere providing a vibrant, social, business and economic environment. For more information visit the Burleigh Economic Profile page.
Division 12 History
Register of Election Gifts and Loans 2008
Council has resolved to display Councillors' Election Gifts and Loans Returns for the 2008 local government elections on Council's website.
