Council is hosting two information sessions this weekend on Sunday 2 June and Monday 3 June for prospective candidates. Residents can come along to learn more about Glen Eira, Council, and the roles and responsibilities of Councillors. For more information and to register, visit our Information for candidates page.

There are also a range of other information sessions being hosted between now and the election, including sessions by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) for women on Wednesday 26 June and for all prospective candidates on Wednesday 31 July.

Women X Stand for Council — Candidate Information Session 

The MAV is hosting a women-focussed information session in partnership with Kingston City Council. Hear from former councillors Bernadene Voss (City of Port Phillip, 2014–2020), Tamara Barth (City of Kingston 2012–2020) and Cr Claudia Nguyen (councillor at City of Yarra, not standing at the 2024 election) about their experiences of being a councillor. You will also hear from the Australian Women in Local Government Association (ALGWA) who will outline the program of events, support and mentoring they provide to female councillors and other programs that support women such as Pathways to Politics and Women for Election. 

When: Wednesday 26 June, 6.30pm–8.30pm 
Location: Online and in-person, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham

Stand for Council — Candidate Information Session 

MAV are hosting a range of information sessions providing important information regarding the 2024 council elections, the role of council and the responsibilities of being a Councillor.  

A range of hybrid (in-person and online) sessions will be delivered across Victoria between May and August 2024. They will include CEO panels from respective CEOs from the region where prospective candidates can learn more and ask questions directly of their Council. Prospective candidates can attend any of the information sessions and registrations are required. The session nearest to Glen Eira is:  

When: Wednesday 31 July, 6.30pm–8.30pm 
Location: Hosted by Port Phillip City Council, St Kilda Townhall — Auditorium, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda 

Councillors elected in the Council election on 26 October 2024 will play an important part in determining the future of Glen Eira.

To learn more about what it means to be a Councillor, get involved today.

For more information, visit our Information for candidates page.