Planning and building regulation provides statutory control over existing and new development by setting requirements for land use, building safety, and construction standards. It also supports long-term planning by guiding growth and ensuring resources, infrastructure, and community expectations are balanced over time.

Find out how we can help you start, run and grow your business.

We work towards an accessible environment that supports participation and promotes social inclusion.

Our grants help turn your idea into reality. They support projects, events and activities that respond to a community need, and will improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Information on what to do in an emergency and how to be prepared. 

We are committed to sustaining our natural environment for the enjoyment of future generations.

We provide many services for our diverse community.

How we manage car parking (particularly around the city) is important for the community and a key challenge.

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We have one of the largest animal populations of any Victorian municipality, with over 40,000 cats and dogs registered (2025).

We are responsible for an extensive network of streets and roads. This public space includes more than 2,040 kilometres of sealed streets and more than 330 kilometres of unsealed roads.

Everything you need to know about Greater Geelong's waste services.  

Rates are a general purpose levy, which contribute to more than 120 services plus essential infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, parks, gardens, libraries and sports facilities.

We support the health and wellbeing of the local community through a number of services, resources and initiatives. 

We provides a wide range of recreational, sporting, community, health and fitness facilities to support community wellbeing.