Plaques & Memorials Policy

Update: In November 2023 Council adopted a Civic Recognition Fixtures Policy. This can be found here or in the document library on this page.  

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Copy posted in the consultation:

Council is currently considering its approach to commemorative plaques and memorials in Kingston.

We are seeking community input to help develop a new policy to guide how and where personal memorials can be placed in Kingston.

What are the issues Council is seeking to balance?
Council is regularly approached by people seeking to have a memorial or plaque placed at a Council-managed park, reserve, foreshore or building to remember a loved one.

This can be a valued way for people to honour and remember people, particularly those who have played an active role in our community.

However some community members have flagged concerns that this needs to be done in a way that does not impact on other people's enjoyment of key public spaces or impact on the ability to meet community needs in the future.

We appreciate this is a sensitive topic for our community and want to make sure that any decision making in this area is done after careful consideration and connection with a broad range of community members.

Have your say

You can share your views by:

• Taking part in our short online survey via the link below.
• Making a further submission by emailing info@kingston.vic.gov.au or mailing PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194.

Contributions close 27 May 2022