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Geelong council is elected to provide leadership and good governance for the municipality and the local community.

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The City of Greater Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional municipality and provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location.

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Council meetings are the formal decision-making process of Council.

Have your say

Have your say and help us make decisions that reflect the best interests of our diverse community.

The City of Greater Geelong (the City) is the organisation that provide services to the community and implements the strategic plan.

 

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Council Meetings

Council meetings are the formal decision-making process of Council.

Council wards

The Greater Geelong area is divided into 11 electoral wards.

Mayor and councillors

Councillors are your locally elected representatives.

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Contracts and tenders

We advertise tenders for a range of works and services within our municipality on a frequent basis.

Governance, policies and transparency

We ensures our decision making is transparent and accountable and that our operation is democratic and well managed.

Local laws

Explore the services under our local laws and legislation that help keep our community safe, fair, and well‑governed.

Organisational structure

Organisational structure of the City of Greater Geelong

Committees

Council has established and operates a number of internal advisory and other committees.

Publications

Council's important publications including current and past council annual reports, budgets, Council Plans and strategies.

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Australian Citizenship

Australian Citizenship symbolises our unity as a nation. It represents commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future.
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Statistics and data

Data and information on the Greater Geelong economy.
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Infrastructure projects dashboard

Here at the City, we are working hard to deliver the infrastructure to meet our growing community’s needs.
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Our purpose and values

At the City of Greater Geelong, we 're building a workplace and community that reflects the future we want to shape.
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Wurriki Nyal - Geelong's civic precinct
Group photo of the 11 2026 Geelong Youth Council members in front of City Hall

Youth Council

Youth Council is an opportunity for young people from across the Greater Geelong region to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives, represent the views of young people and develop new skills.
Advocacy

Find out how we advocate for our region to ensure Geelong realises its full economic powerhouse potential and becomes Australia's premier regional city

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View Budget

Council has voted to adopt its final budget for the upcoming financial year following extensive community consultation.

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News and updates

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A community member is holding a small child while providing feedback at a community consultation for the Greater Geelong Public Art Strategy.

Council endorses new Community Engagement Policy

27 May 2026

Council has endorsed a new Community Engagement Policy, strengthening the City of Greater Geelong’s commitment to clearer, more inclusive and transparent engagement with the community.
Australia India Business Council representative Prakash Gupta, US Consulate General Melbourne Head of Public Affairs Brian Bauer, Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM, Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne Mr Furuya Tokuro, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP

Global Hub open for international business

12 May 2026

A dedicated space to foster international engagement, collaboration and connection is now open in Geelong.
Three people standing indoors behind a freestanding sign that reads ‘Neighbourhood Conversations – We’re popping up in your neighbourhood’. Each person is holding an information flyer. Bookshelves and seating are visible in the background, indicating a public library or community space.

Join the next Neighbourhood Conversations in Ocean Grove

17 April 2026

The community is invited to the next Neighbourhood Conversations event at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 5 May, 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.
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Changes to City’s Creche Services

15 April 2026

The City of Greater Geelong has made the difficult decision to close the four creche services within Swim, Sport & Leisure, following an extensive review, consultation with staff and community feedback.

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