The Police Traffic Management Unit will be conducting a school crossing safety blitz during the fourth term of school.

Community members celebrated the completion of the Lara RSL redevelopment last weekend by applying the finishing touches with a planting day and working bee.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe today despatched the City’s book of condolences to the Beslan community in southern Russia, witnessed by a group of pupils from Geelong Grammar School.

The City of Greater Geelong has given the go-ahead for the next step in the formulation of the Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan.

The City of Greater Geelong General Manager Corporate Services said the City’s Annual Report is a comprehensive review of highlights and achievements for 2003-2004 financial year.

The City of Greater Geelong is to pursue with the State Government the need for a full interchange at the Broderick Road intersection with WestConnect, the Geelong bypass.

Council has adopted a motion supporting the Waterfront Geelong Coastal Action Plan Review 2004, and has given the go-ahead for the Review to go on public exhibition.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Heather Wellington said the ongoing role of the Geelong Drug Action Plan Committee ensures the City is taking a pro-active and community lead role to drug and alcohol issues.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor David Saunderson said the adoption of the Eastern Lara Flood Mapping – Flood Extent Map would enable a more effective approach to planning for future flood events in the area.

The operators of the Fyansford landfill have had their Planning Permit to operate the facility extended for a further five years as the result of a motion adopted at Council.

The City of Greater Geelong has set up a special panel to hear submissions relating to requests for the development of Eastern Park.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe said he was pleased at the level of interest that had been generated by recent debate over potential changes to the City’s schedule of Local Laws.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor David Saunderson has urged all dog owners to keep their dogs safe during the Geelong Show fireworks.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor David Saunderson said Council’s move to repeal eight local laws and replace them with a new consolidated Local Law would have benefits both in the public’s understanding of these laws, and their administration.

Last night the City of Greater Geelong Council voted to become an official Waste Wise organisation.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Bruce Harwood said today Council was close to finalising an agreement to stage the Australian National Triathlon Championships at Geelong next Easter.

Olympians and Paralympians from the Geelong region who competed in Athens will be honoured at a civic reception at 12 noon tomorrow in Johnstone Park.

City of Greater Geelong General Manager Community and Recreation, Irene McGinnigle, said the demolition of part of the change rooms at Kardinia Aquatic Centre had been completed, allowing the commencement of work on the upgraded change rooms.

The City is working closely with local charities responsible for the collection and sale of donated goods and has established a working group to promote and develop this industry within the municipality.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe praised residents of the Geelong region for their enthusiastic support of the Jetstar United Way offer.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Craig Farrell said the hundreds of cyclists who took part in today’s Ride to Work Day ‘hit the jackpot’ with one of the best and sunniest Spring days for a long time.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe said the latest award won by the revitalised Geelong Waterfront was clear indication that the precinct had taken its place on the World stage.