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THE City of Greater Geelong will sever ties with G21 from April next year, leaving the regional alliance’s future in serious doubt.<\/p>\n

In a message to members this afternoon, G21 chair Melissa Stephens confirmed that COGG\u2019s involvement in the organisation would end as the council made wide-ranging cost cuts in its proposed 2023\/24 budget<\/a> handed down last night.<\/p>\n

The Geelong Times reported last month that the city was weighing up its role with G21<\/a> as it aimed to slash spending to manage its deteriorating finances.<\/p>\n

G21 formed in 2002 as a planning and advocacy body for local government, business and community organisations across Geelong, Queenscliffe, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Colac Otway council areas.<\/p>\n

Geelong accounts for about three-quarters of the organisation\u2019s funding contributions from member councils \u2013 which is determined by population share \u2013 and a third of its total budget.<\/p>\n

G21 indicated It would consider the implications of the city\u2019s decision before deciding on its future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe City of Greater Geelong has advised the G21 Region Alliance that it will conclude its membership with the alliance in late April 2024. We understand that the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s decision relates to the increasing financial pressures the Council is experiencing,\u201d Stephens stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe G21 Board will meet to discuss the implications of this decision and will update members with further information in the near future.<\/p>\n

\u201cG21 is proud of its achievements over 21 years as it worked to shape a prosperous Geelong region and this will remain its focus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe highly value your support which has made G21 one of the most well recognised regional civic bodies in Australia over the last 21 years. Your contribution allows us to develop public policy to benefit communities across our region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE City of Greater Geelong will sever ties with G21 from April next year, leaving the regional alliance’s future in serious doubt. In a message to members this afternoon, G21 chair Melissa Stephens confirmed that COGG\u2019s involvement in the organisation would end as the council made wide-ranging cost cuts in its proposed 2023\/24 budget handed […]<\/p>\n

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