Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to trick people into sharing personal information or sending money. Learn how to spot the warning signs, verify Council communications and protect yourself from scams.

Incorrectly disposed batteries and electronic waste caused two truck fires in Glen Eira in June, putting people, equipment and recycling efforts at risk. Help keep our community safe by recycling batteries and e-waste at the correct drop-off locations instead of placing them in your household bins.

When it comes to communication from Council, we want everyone to feel included. We know that when information isn’t clear or easy to access, people can miss out — on services, on important updates, and on the chance to have their say. That’s why we’re continuing to improve how we communicate with our community.

To help ensure Glen Eira continues to have the infrastructure our growing and changing community needs, Council has adopted a new Strategic Asset Reserve Policy.

Melbourne Airport is expanding and developing a third runway. This addition will change flight operations and the way aircraft noise is experienced across Melbourne. People may notice changes in aircraft activity, including different flight path patterns and changes in aircraft noise compared with today.

Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub will reopen to the community from 10am on Monday 3 August following the completion of essential maintenance works. All services will resume, including library services, youth services, customer service and e-waste recycling.

Our Service Centre at Town Hall and Council Service Desk in Bentleigh will be closing at 1pm on Thursday 6 August and reopening as usual on Friday 7 August. This includes our phones and email. Our online self-serve and webchat options will remain available.

New Victorian Government planning rules for activity centres in Glen Eira are now in place. The changes form part of the Government’s Train and Tram Zone Activity Centre Program, which is designed to support more housing in areas with good access to public transport, shops, services and jobs.

We have temporarily closed Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub from 6pm on Tuesday 21 July to allow essential maintenance works to be completed safely and efficiently.

We’re creating more opportunities for local clubs, players and families to train, play and connect after dark.

Glen Eira City Council (“Council”), pursuant to section 204(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (“Act”) proposes to declare that part of the land shown hatched on the plan below, being part of the titles at 80, 82, 84, and 86-88 Patterson Road, Bentleigh Victoria and being part of the land contained in certificates of title volume 10338 folio 851, volume 8082 folio 762, volume 10380 folio 456, and volume 9706 folio 292, being a road in Council’s municipal district, to be a public highway for the purposes of the Act (“the proposal”).

To ensure residents receive the latest information about Council decisions, Glen Eira News will now begin distribution on the Monday following each Council meeting.