Tim Lamacraft / 23 May 2023 Geelong council will be keeping a close eye on this afternoon’s state budget with its wishlist in hand. Transport and infrastructure projects top the city’s list including a push for a commuter connection between Lara and Avalon Airport and a review of the Geelong bus network. Implementation of the Central … [Read more…]
A federal MP has heaped pressure on the embattled Geelong council accusing it of financial mismanagement as the city seeks to balance its books. Council’s draft budget has prompted outrage for funding shortfalls to libraries, pools and other services prompting Corangamite MP Libby Coker to detail her “utmost disappointment” in a letter to councillors and … [Read more…]
The City of Greater Gelong has doubled down on claims the body in charge of local libraries has options ‘they are choosing not to take up’. A funding shortfall and an increase in services are expected of the Geelong Regional Libraries (GRLC), a council funded corporation dedicated to running libraries across Geelong and the Surf Coast. … [Read more…]
On Tuesday, Eugene voters will decide whether to support a $5.33 million “safety and service” focused Parks and Recreation levy. The levy, which is more expensive from the 2018 parks levy by about $18 per homeowner annually, aims to increase police officer and parks employee response to illegal activity and homeless camps in parks. But … [Read more…]
Geelong Council has asked the local library operator not to close any libraries, as it looks to make up for a $1 million shortfall in funding. The GRLC has proposed the closure of the Barwon Heads, Geelong West and Highton libraries in response to Council’s budget crunch. Council’s Acting CEO Kaarina Phyland said the operator … [Read more…]