Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said recent arts grants totalling $225,000 would be used to implement priorities identified in Council's culture strategy - Creativity +

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the opening of the new Salesforce call centre in Geelong was an example of how the City's industry profile was diversifying.

The City of Greater Geelong will commence work to upgrade the Landy Field athletics facilities in November this year, with work due to be completed in April 2007, said Council's Sport and Recreation portfolio holder Cr John Mitchell.

Betty Innes has been delivering Meals on Wheels for so long she can't remember exactly when she started.

This weekend Bellarine Peninsula residents will receive a brochure summarising their town's vision and future planning objectives as developed during the Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan, said Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell.

The legacy of this year's Commonwealth Games has been felt in many areas, including community health and well being, said Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said he was gratified at the cooperation between Council, the Department of Victorian Communities and the Local Grovedale community in moving forward with the establishment of a Grovedale Neighbourhood House.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin last night announced significant funding to help bring the blue print of the Barwon Heads Skate Park to life.

Council Recycling and Waste Collection Systems, Health and Human Services and Recreation facilities once again scored highly in the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the inaugural year of the Councillpr Community Grants Program had seen around $240,000 allocated to local community groups.

The City of Greater Geelong's Municipal Health Plan has a wider regional focus with the adoption on Tuesday night of a plan titled 'Planning for Healthy Communities in the G21 region'.

The City of Greater Geelong will apply for funding from the Department for Victorian Communities Sport and Recreation Victoria to help fund the enw Bellarine Aquatic Facility.

On Tuesday night City of Greater Geelong Council received an update on the Northern Suburbs Primary Health Needs planning project.

City of Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor, Cr Lou Brazier said the Geelong Kindergarten Association (GKA) continued to play a vital role in the provision of early learning opportunities for children throughout the municipality.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the adoption of the Municipal Early Years Plan (MEYP) would be a major factor in strengthening local support for children and families throughout the critical early stages of children's development and family formation.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Rod Macdonald said he was extremely pleased Council was supporting the Leopold Hall Committee's application for State funding of $102,400 towards the cost of a major upgrade for the Leopold Community Hall.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the major award won by the Geelong Play Space as part of the Play Space Design Awards in Sydney on Monday night was a tribute to the City, State and Federal Governments and a number of community organisations.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Tom O'Connor said the new tourism signage on the Bellarine Peninsula would be a major benefit to the region in terms of raising the profile and better informing visitors of the region's attractions.

Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin welcomed the announcement of a $100,000 grant from the Minister for State and Regional Development John Brumby to further develop the biotechnology industry in Geelong.

The research behind the TAC's compelling road safety campaigns was explained today at a seminar hosted by the City of Greater Geelong.

A consultants' report shows that a Geelong based convention centre would generate $356 million for Victoria over the next 20 years.

Greater Geelong Cr Rod Macdonald and former president of the previous Bellarine Shire, Mick Robinson, today helped to reinstall a plaque and a tree at Splashdown, commemorating the opening of the swim, sport and leisure centre.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said today's announcement of a major expansion of Basell Australia's plant at the Shell Geelong Refinery was a strong signal regarding Shell's commitment to the City's future.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the $20 million dollar investment in Ford Australia's new Advanced Centre for Automotive Testing at the Ford Australia Proving Ground in Lara was a huge endorsement of the company's confidence in Geelong, and the regions future as a manufacturing centre.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the lodging this week of a planning permit application for a major medical centre in the City was an exciting prespect and signalled a further boost for the municipality's prosperous commercial heart.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin, Deputy Mayor Cr Lou Brazier, Cr Barbara Abley and Cr Jan Farrell today appeared before a State Government panel conducting a review on electronic gaming machines post 2012.

The City of Greater Geelong today hosted a seminar on sustainable urban development as part of this week's Smart Geelong Research and Learning Expo.

Newtown Primary School students painted environmental messages around their school today to raise awareness of and reduce stormwater pollution.

A brand new lift just installed at the Belmont Park Pavillion will open the venue to an even wider section of the community.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Lou Brazier said she was extremely pleased at the rebuilding of the Hendy Street Hall in Norlane, after the previous hall was burned down in June, 2000.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin hosted a Civic Reception today for local recipients of the award of Order of Australia.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said a luncheon for senior Transport Accident Commission executives being hosted by the City on Friday would enable local business and community leaders to receive an update on the commission's planned relocation to Geelong.

On Tuesday night the City of Greater Geelong Council resolved to name the Clifton Springs boat ramp precinct Adrian Mannix Reserve.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said $34,500 had been allocated to 11 community groups through the Community Arts and Community Festivals Grants Program.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Rod Macdonald said Council had negotiated an extensive range of concessions from the developer Centro in return for surrendering its lease on part of Newcome Central Shopping Centre.

Council has given in principle support for the development of a world class school and community facililty at Vines Road as part of the consolidation of Western Heights College''s existing three campuses.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Rod Macdonald said the proposed rezoning of 26.64 hectares of land in Portarlington from Rural Living to Residential One adjoined the exisiting township areas and was greatly consistent with Council's town planning policies.

City of Greater Geelong Council will present a second submission to the committee appointed by Planning Minister Hulls to decide on the Barwon Heads Bridge.

The City's Urban Planning Division will embark on a major strategic planning program that will take Geelong into a prosperous and orderly future.

Greater Geelong Cr Tom O'Connor launched the City's 'Glovebox Guide' to boat ramps within the municipality.

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin today launched an evaluation report into the Geelong Food Relief Centre.