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

31 October 2025

Council responds to Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program — Stage One Phase Two

Glen Eira Birds Eye View

Council has lodged its submission in response to the Victorian Government’s Activity Centres Program — Stage One Phase Two: Sharing Our Draft Maps. The draft maps released by the Victorian Government identifies the core and residential catchment area boundaries and associated building heights for the activity centres of Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale. However, limited information has been provided to explain how future development in these centres will be managed.

31 October 2025

Glen Eira sets bold advocacy agenda for 2025–2026

Town Hall clock and flag on building

We’re here to represent community voices and deliver services that support everyday life — from parks and libraries to maternal health, waste collection and support for our youngest and oldest residents. But we can’t do it alone.

31 October 2025

Adoption of road management plan

In accordance with section 54 of the Road Management Act 2004 and regulation 13 of the Road Management (General) Regulations 2016 (‘Regulations’), Glen Eira City Council (the road authority) gives notice that, following public consultation, it amended its Road Management Plan in accordance with the Regulations and incorporated the amendments into the Road Management Plan on 29 September 2025.  

30 October 2025

Help shape the future of our neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government is seeking community input on how our local activity centres should grow — including Caulfield, Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh and Elsternwick.

30 October 2025

Customer Satisfaction Survey underway

Between Thursday 30 October and Sunday 30 November, you may receive a phone call inviting you to participate in a customer satisfaction survey.

29 October 2025

Glen Eira Council Financial Plan signals a need for action: “We can’t keep doing things the same way”

Glen Eira City Council has updated its long-term Financial Plan — a milestone that marks a shift in how Council tackles its financial future and the choices ahead. 

29 October 2025

Cat curfew to be discussed at upcoming Council meeting

Women and with a ginger cat on her lap

Earlier this year, we asked for your thoughts on a potential cat curfew in Glen Eira. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views. Council will now consider the matter at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 5 November 2025, starting at 7.30pm.

29 October 2025

Council Plan 2025–2029 and other plans adopted

Copy of the Council Plan

We’re proud to share that the Council Plan 2025–2029, Asset Plan, Financial Plan and Climate Emergency Response Strategy were officially adopted by Council at the October Council meeting. 

28 October 2025

Amendment C260glen Caulfield South and Gardenvale Heritage Review

Notice of the preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme — Amendment C260glen.

28 October 2025

Amendment C246glen Caulfield North Heritage Overlays

Notice of the preparation of an amendment to a planning scheme — Amendment C246glen.

22 October 2025

Citizenship ceremony cancelled due to severe weather

Due to severe weather and strong wind warnings, Glen Eira City Council has cancelled tonight’s citizenship ceremony.

20 October 2025

Council meeting snapshot for 16 October 2025

Glen Eira Town Hall

Council met on 16 October 2025 and considered eight reports. We explain some of the highlights from the meeting below.