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.

A new off-leash dog park is taking shape at Mackie Road Reserve in Bentleigh East, creating more opportunities for dogs and their owners to exercise, socialise and enjoy the outdoors close to home.

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.

In accordance with rule 17 of the Glen Eira City Council Governance Rules, a Special Council meeting of Glen Eira City Council will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 21 July 2026.

The Victorian Government is finalising new Activity Centre Plans for the Stage 2 Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres, including Caulfield, Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh and Elsternwick.

Securing the investment that will keep Glen Eira thriving as we grow.

At our Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 30 June, Councillors considered several key topics focused on Glen Eira's future, advocacy and the services our community relies on.

Delivering what matters most, responsibly.