Neighbourhood invited to Whittington conversation

WHITTINGTON residents have been invited to attend the City of Greater Geelong’s next Neighbourhood Conversations event, which will take place on Wednesday next week.

Cheetham Ward councillor Melissa Cadwell and city staff will be available to chat about local projects, answer questions and hear feedback.

The city’s customer service team will be also be on site at Whittington Neighbourhood House to receive service requests and help with downloading and using the city’s app.

Neighbourhood Conversations are bimonthly visits to communities across Geelong, giving residents the chance to discuss what matters most in their area and provide feedback on items open for community consultation.

Community engagements now open on the city’s Have Your Say page include applications for the 2026-28 Council Advisory Committees:

Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee

Women in Community Life Advisory Committee

Environment and Circular Economy Advisory Committee.

The Community Engagement Policy review also opened for community consultation online on Wednesday this week at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/community-engagement-policy-2025-2029

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the Neighbourhood Conversations program is an important way to connect directly with residents.

“It’s important to have face-to-face conversations to discuss matters big and small that help shape our vision for Geelong’s future.

“Greater Geelong is a creative and diverse City and our community has many great ideas about how we can make it even better.

“These visits are about listening and learning – we’d love to see the community there, even if you just want to pop in and say hello.”

Cr Cadwell encouraged residents to take part.

“We need to listen to the community’s ideas and concerns to make sure we’re representing the interests of everyday hardworking residents,” she said.

“Improving our city is about everyone having a voice and working together to find solutions and good outcomes.”

For updates on future Neighbourhood Conversations events and locations, head to yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/neighbourhood-conversations