Media Releases

Northern hub to go renewable

The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is set to be powered by renewable energy slashing carbon emissions and delivering substantial operational savings.

28/04/2022

Media Releases

Farming land at Leopold to be rezoned for housing

A proposal to rezone farming land in Leopold for a new residential development has been adopted by City of Greater Geelong Council following a recommendation from an independent panel of planning experts.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Stronger focus on upgrading ageing asset base

Council proposes to progressively increase the share of funding allocated towards renewing its extensive asset base over the next decade.

28/04/2022

Media Releases

Activation and marketing of central Geelong

Council has decided to continue funding the marketing and activation of central Geelong.

28/04/2022

City News

Commission refuses application for more gaming machines

The City of Greater Geelong acknowledges the decision by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission to refuse an application for extra gaming machines at the Valley Inn in South Geelong.

02/01/2023

Media Releases

Council branches out to support tree management program

The City of Greater Geelong Council is supporting its commitment to plant one million new trees by 2030 and react quicker to fallen trees from severe storm events by adding more suppliers to its team.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Feedback sought on bike lanes

A new round of community engagement has been launched in relation to the City’s Building Better Bike Connections project.

05/02/2022

City News

Pending decisions on the development of the next Precinct Structure Plans

The Council will be deciding on the next precinct structure plans (PSPs) to be delivered in late 2022.

26/07/2022

Media Releases

Reference group established for NACH

Residents with an interest in improving health and wellbeing in the northern Geelong growth area are encouraged to nominate for a place on a new community liaison reference group.

05/06/2022

City News

Geelong Small Business Festival is back in 2022

The City of Greater Geelong is thrilled to be hosting the Geelong Small Business Festival (GSBF) from 1-31 August 2022 to support our small businesses.

02/01/2023

City News

Encouraging women to lead

Women in the Greater Geelong region are being encouraged to apply for a new Victorian Government leadership program that aims to increase the number of women being elected as local Councillors.

02/01/2023

City News

Gallery expansion could deliver for Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Gallery are seeking support to proceed to detailed design and advanced planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre.

02/01/2023