The City of Greater Geelong will work with local organisations to establish a Geelong biotechnology network aimed at further developing the regional biotechnology industry.

Following a six week public comment period Council has adopted a structure plan to protect the unique attributes of the Bellarine Peninsula township of Leopold.

Councillor David Saunderson said the Service Review conducted on the City’s provision of Building Services would result in a number of valuable improvements, and a better and faster service for customers.

Central Geelong’s Safe Taxi Rank will operate more efficiently following the installation of new portable barriers said Mayor Ed Coppe.

Mayor Ed Coppe today assisted in the planting of a Peace Pole in the Geelong Botanic Gardens to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe said the City’s vision of the region as the best place to live in Australia was now on display at the Royal Melbourne Show.

It's been many years since the gates of the Old Geelong Gaol have restrained villains at Her Majesty's Pleasure, and in recent years the huge old wooden gates have been showing their age.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Alex Di Natale said Council’s adoption of a Landscape Improvement Program for the Boulevards Project would ensure the future of this important roadside environment.

Council will establish a community reference group to help evaluate potential bypass routes to divert east west traffic around Central Geelong.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe said Council had decided to press its bid to have the 7.5 metre building height provision included as a permanent feature of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

City of Greater Geelong Council tonight endorsed the Sport and Recreation Facilities Service Review.

On Tuesday night Council received the Annual Report on the activities of the Geelong Major Events Committee.

Geelong Major Events will increase its number of external members to four in line with a recommendation from the recent independent review of the committee.

Mayor Ed Coppe today announced the opening of a condolence book at City Hall for the Beslan community in Southern Russia.

The City of Greater Geelong has advised residents in parts of Belmont of a planned trial collection of recyclable clothing, said Cr Rob Binnie the Environment and Waste Minimisation portfolio holder.

Preliminary plans are under way to refurbish the façade of Geelong’s famous Bright and Hitchcock building at the corner of Little Malop and Moorabool Streets.

Councillor Rob Binnie said a group of Ballarat Councillors and senior staff had been “extremely impressed” with the City’s waste management system, following a tour of the operation today.

The City is trialing public recycling bins in a bid to recover recyclable drink bottles and cans from public spaces said Cr Rob Binnie the Environment and Waste Minimisation portfolio holder.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Ed Coppe today pitched in to help with Meals on Wheels deliveries, marking National Meals on Wheels Day right around the country.