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Latest news

Stay informed with the latest news and important announcements from within Glen Eira City Council and around the municipality.

For all media enquiries, email us at media@gleneira.vic.gov.au

17 September 2024

The 2024 local government election

The 2024 Glen Eira City Council election will be held on Saturday 26 October. The 2024 local government election period begins at 12pm today and will run until 6pm Saturday 26 October 2024. 

13 September 2024

Council endorses Governance Rules

Glen Eira Town Hall

Our Governance Rules and Meeting Procedure Local Law are the cornerstones of Council’s governance framework — supporting decision-making at Council meetings in line with the Local Government Act 2020.

06 September 2024

New Council emissions reduction pathway

Person installing solar panels on GESAC

Council has resolved to shift its corporate emissions reduction pathway. This decision was made at the August 2024 Council meeting.

06 September 2024

Free Come and Try sporting sessions

Two children playing tennis

From September to October, a range of sports are on offer for children to come and try for free.

05 September 2024

Our new Good Governance Framework

Town hall

We have developed a Good Governance Framework, which is a valuable resource for the community, Councillors and Glen Eira staff to build a practical understanding of our governance processes. 

04 September 2024

Notice of Conduct at Meetings and Common Seal Local Law 2024

Notice is given under section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) (the Act) that, at its Council meeting on 3 September 2024, Glen Eira City Council (Council) resolved to make the Conduct at Meetings and Common Seal Local Law 2024 (Local Law).

04 September 2024

Council meeting snapshot for 3 September 2024

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 3 September 2024 and considered reports on 20 different matters. 

20 August 2024

Council endorses amendments to the Canopy Tree Protection Local Law

Manna Gum tree

Following community engagement earlier this year, Council has endorsed amendments to the Canopy Tree Protection Local Law to protect one of the most vulnerable parts of the urban forest — trees on private property.

19 August 2024

Councils working together to deliver valued services

Bayside Deputy Mayor Alex del Porto, Bayside City Council CEO Mick Cummins, Glen Eira City Council CEO Rebecca McKenzie and Glen Eira Mayor Anne-Marie Cade formalising the agreement.

In a display of cross-council collaboration, we have signed the agreement for Bayside City Council to deliver in-home and social support services on behalf of Glen Eira.

16 August 2024

Special Council Meeting: Tuesday 20 August 2024, 7.30pm

In accordance with Rule 22 of the Glen Eira City Council Governance Rules (Section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020), a Special Council Meeting of Glen Eira City Council will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 20 August 2024.

15 August 2024

Notice of amendment of incorporated document

Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Classified Tree Policy (Policy) are incorporated documents for the purposes of the Glen Eira City Council’s (Council) Classified Tree Local Law (Local Law), applying throughout the municipal district.

15 August 2024

Notice of the making of the Classified Tree Amendment Local Law

Notice is given, under section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act), that, at its Council meeting on 13 August 2024, Glen Eira City Council (Council) resolved to make the Classified Tree Amendment Local Law (Local Law).