Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Help shape vision proposing thousands of new homes, jobs and better connections
Council’s given the green light for community consultation to begin on Monday 14 September for the Draft West Fyans - Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan.

Parking infringements
Following a recent review of our infringement system, we identified a software issue that resulted in duplicate infringement numbers being assigned to a small number of parking infringements.

Spring into running season and be part of history
Now spring has arrived, the countdown is on to the inaugural Geelong Running Festival.

Share your experiences for the Highton Stormwater Strategy
We’re calling on Highton, Belmont, Wandana Heights and Ceres residents to share their memories, photos, videos, newspaper cuttings, views and local knowledge that capture their experiences of flooding.

Apply now for Children’s Week grants
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting not-for-profit organisations, schools and Early Years services to get involved in this year’s Children’s Week with grants of up to $1,000 and a total grant pool of $20,000.

City invites feedback on central Geelong flood extent map
The City of Greater Geelong is asking the community to give feedback on stage two of the Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy. This includes providing feedback on a draft map that shows where flooding could occur.

Community invited to shape future approach to infrastructure upgrades
Greater Geelong residents are invited to join a community reference group to inform one of the City's funding models for civil infrastructure upgrades.

Volunteers thanked and celebrated during National Volunteer Week
The City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the incredible volunteers who participate in City-run programs during National Volunteer Week.

Geelong recognised as a Tree City of the World for third year running
The City of Greater Geelong has once again been designated a Tree City of the World for a third consecutive year, recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.

Councils call on state parliament to vote down unfair new tax
Six local councils have joined forces to oppose the Victorian Government’s proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.

Council moves forward with proposal for social housing at 116–120 Purnell Road
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved the granting of a long-term lease for the development of social housing at 116–120 Purnell Road, Corio.

Update on the pothole at Seabeach Parade and St Georges Road
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM inspected a major pothole at the intersection of Seabeach Parade and St Georges Road today.

Upgrades coming to Ghazeepore Road
The City will be upgrading Ghazeepore Road, Waurn Ponds to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Mayor calls on Federal Government to commit to aged care
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has called on the Commonwealth Government to commit to aged care, as Council considers its response to Commonwealth Government funding changes.

Improvements and new housing on the way for South Geelong
Council has considered an independent panel’s report and adopted an amendment that implements the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

Positive Ageing Grants now open
The City is excited to announce the Positive Ageing Grants are open.

Chinese wool and textile delegation takes interest in Geelong
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has welcomed a Chinese delegation to the National Wool Museum where our region’s rich wool heritage, manufacturing innovation and art collections were showcased.

Footpath network condition survey underway
The City of Greater Geelong is assessing its 2,400 km footpath network to collect data and rate the condition of each footpath.

Mayor requests for Bellarine Link business case release
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has written to the Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport, the Hon Gabrielle Williams MP to request the release of the Bellarine Link business case, calling for bipartisan support of the Geelong Ring Road Extension.