Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

St Leonards Foreshore Market
We’re working with St Leonards Primary School and seeking state government support to resolve licensing and planning issues so the St Leonards Foreshore Market can continue.

City to host candlelight vigil in solidarity with Helen Haines MP
The City of Greater Geelong will host a candlelight vigil at Johnstone Park on Friday 23 October, joining a number of vigils being organised across Australia bringing the community together for a moment of reflection following the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the independent federal Member for Indi.

Families invited to celebrate Children’s Week across Greater Geelong
A packed program of fun and engaging activities and events will help families across Greater Geelong learn, play and connect as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations.

Apply now for Children's Week grants
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting local groups and organisations interested in running events during Children’s Week to apply for a Children’s Week Grant.

Nat on point with Heritage Award
A local craftsman skilled in the rare art of tuck-pointing has been honoured for decades of work restoring Geelong’s heritage buildings.

National Volunteer Week 2024 celebrates our invaluable volunteers
The City of Greater Geelong is gearing up to recognise and celebrate our incredible volunteers during National Volunteer Week from 20-26 May.

Beyond The Shadows will rock the Potato Shed with iconic Cliff Richard and The Shadows hits
Beyond The Shadows is set to captivate audiences with a performance at the Potato Shed Saturday 1 June.

Council investing in waste management future
The Greater Geelong Council is investing in major waste facility upgrades as it prepares to introduce kerbside bin reforms that will help keep more household waste out of landfill.

Street upgrades near Waurn Ponds Station complete
A $2.1 million upgrade of Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street in Waurn Ponds is complete, creating improved conditions for road users and pedestrians near Waurn Ponds Station.

Mayor's response to Victorian state budget
Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement in response to the release by the Victorian Government of the 2024-25 state budget.

More awards for Dell Eco Reef and sustainable bridges
Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards.

New change facilities for Bell Park Sports Club
Bell Park Sports Club players are enjoying modern new change facilities after the completion of a $1.95 million upgrade at the club’s Batesford home.

Popular library stands out for distinctive design
The City’s uniquely circular shaped Boronggook Drysdale Library has been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Council to seek partnership to develop social housing on Purnell Road
The Greater Geelong Council is taking steps to address the need for more social and affordable housing in the region, as it works towards the goals of its 21-year social housing plan.

Electric vehicle joins L2P fleet
The City of Greater Geelong has added an electric vehicle to its L2P program fleet, increasing opportunities for local L-platers to clock up supervised driving hours.

Have your say on the Integrated Transport Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong invites community input to develop an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) to set the vision and directions for transport decision making in the medium to long term.

Alternative entry to Geelong Botanic Gardens during asphalt works
Major asphalt works will commence in the Geelong Botanic Gardens starting the week of Monday 29 April that will require the temporary closure of the main gates and access via an alternative entrance.

Council seeks community feedback on new nature strip garden guidelines
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on a draft Nature Strip Guideline and Specification, which will provide residents with more options to create beautiful and sustainable nature strip gardens.

Draft budget available for feedback
Our Council has released its Proposed 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget for community feedback.