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.

City and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust join forces on new masterplan
The City of Greater Geelong and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) are working together to set the future vision of Kardinia Park.

Council adopts new Advocacy Framework
Council has voted to adopt a new Advocacy Framework, which outlines the City’s approach to advocacy at a local, regional, state, national and international level over the next three years.

Draft Fair Access Policy open for community feedback
Council has released its Draft Fair Access Policy for public consultation.

City launches new ‘Our Climate Actions’ interactive site
As the City of Greater Geelong recognises the growing importance of taking care of our environment, we’re excited to introduce the ‘Our Climate Actions’ interactive site.

Community engagement concludes as Geelong Youth Hub co-design enters next phase
The City is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first community engagement phase for the development of the Geelong Youth Hub.

Grants to Celebrate Geelong’s Ageing Community Open
The City is thrilled to announce the availability of a total grant pool of $24,000 to support community-hosted activities and experiences that celebrate and empower our ageing community.

Howzat! New training facility for Marshall Cricket Club
A modern turf and hard wicket training facility is officially open at the home of the Marshall Cricket Club.

City of Greater Geelong Supports First Nations Cultural Heritage Projects with Grant Funding
The City of Greater Geelong is proud to announce its support for First Nations Cultural Heritage projects through the awarding of grants totalling $89,332.

Dredging and construction at Clifton Springs boat harbour
Clifton Springs boat harbour is relatively shallow. At regular intervals, the harbour entrance is dredged using an excavator, to facilitate vessel access.

Lease opportunity in Council-owned Norlane buildings
The City of Greater Geelong has launched a search for community groups and businesses interested in leasing two Council-owned buildings in Norlane.

Picnic time at St Helens Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong will upgrade the community facilities at St Helens Reserve in North Geelong, with the help of funding from the Australian Government.

Leopold tennis pavilion redevelopment underway as new playground is installed
A new local playground has been installed and the Leopold Tennis Pavilion Redevelopment project, situated at the Leopold Memorial Reserve on the corner of Melaluka Rd and Bellarine Hwy, continues to progress.

Dashboard insight into Council-funded capital works
Community members can explore the dozens of infrastructure projects fully or co-funded by Council underway in Greater Geelong through the City’s Capital Works projects dashboard.

International Women’s Day celebrated with Women in Community Life Awards
The City, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging and honouring the extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women across the region.

Roundabout upgrade at Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street
An upgrade at the intersection of Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street in Grovedale has been completed as part of the Australian Government’s 2023-2024 BlackSpot program.

Women leading City workforce
As International Women’s Day approaches, new figures show a rising number of leadership positions at the City of Greater Geelong are held by women.