Deakin's plans to expand its technology precinct at Waurn Ponds has the full support of the Council, said Cr Shane Dowling.

Cr Tony Ansett said open space recreation and organised sport in Lara was receiving an ongoing boost from Council's purchase of land adjoining the existing reserve in Alkara Avenue.

Buying local is a convienient and simple way to support the local economy, said Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood.

The new-look Hendy Street Hall officially reopened its doors today, almost seven years after it was destroyed by fire.

An intricate sculpture symbolising the perfect world will take shape over a period of five days from Wednesday 30 May at the National Wool Museum.

The City of Greater Geelong has urged the Federal Government to include the Princes Highway west of Geelong as part of the Auslink Network and will seek State and Federal funding support for the highway upgrade.

Cr Shane Dowling said the City's 2007-2008 Budget reflected the City's commitment to upgrade ageing infrastructure in the municipality.

The City of Greater Geelong is currently assessing submissions received to the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan.

Council has resolved to make the draft Geelong Port Structure Plan available for public comment for a period of eight weeks commencing on 4 June 2007.

Cr Jan Farrell said from 1 January to 31 March this year $32,400 was allocated to community groups through the Councillor Community Grants Program.

Cr Peter McMullin has called on interested residents to apply for three City of Greater Geelong positions on the Heritage Centre Committee of Management.

Leopold's Allanvale Kindergarten has received a $115,000 facelift in response to the growing demand for pre-school facilities in the area.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said a new Visitor Information Centre proposed for the new Geelong ring Road, where it crosses the Ballarat Highway, would provide an opportunity to develop an attractive new entrance to Geelong.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood presented the Central Geelong Safety Petition to the President of the Police Association Brian Rix at City Hall today.

The centrepiece of the soon to be built $30 million Leisurelink centre has arrived in Geelong.

The new-look Norlane Neighbourhood House at Windsor Park was officially opened today.

Cr David Saunderson said Corio Bay Sports Club members were looking forward to a new era with the reopening of their pavilion and change rooms after a $400,000 upgrade of the building.

The announcement of funding from the Victorian Government means the City of Greater Geelong's Youth Activities Area project can now proceed, said Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood.

Cr Shane Dowling said a Geelong-based stock exchange would mean local investors could support local businesses.

The City of Greater Geelong will review its current policy on parking permit schemes after an assessment of recently introduced parking permit arrangements in Central Geelong.

The City of Greater Geelong will enter into an agreement with the Japanese City of Nagoya to protect habitat for migratory birds that visit both cities.

On Tuesday night the City of Greater Geelong adopted a policy which prohibits the placing of temporary electoral advertising signs on Council land, municipal buildings or roads.

The City of Greater Geelong has adopted an amended Rural Land Use Strategy incorporating a major review of Coucil's 1996 Rural Land Use Strategy.

The City of Greater Geelong has voted to clear the way for one Portarlington rezoning amendment to go to the next stage, while abandoning for the present another proposed rezoning amendment for the town.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said the announcement of Beckley Park as the venue for heats of the 2008 Inter Dominion Cup was an exciting addition to Geelong's event calendar.

Cr Barbara Abley said the aim of the of the Walk Safely to School Day was to encourage families to walk to school rather than relying on cars.

Cr Stretch Kontelj said the $60,000 State Government grant would be used to fund immediate action to keep sporting facilities open and playable.

Cr Lou Brazier said the recent deaths of two babies in three-wheeled prams should be a concern to all parents comtemplating purchase of a pram.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said the reconstruction of Mercer Street - completed 17 days ahead of schedule - would drastically improve traffic flow along the strategically important City artery.