Council adopts Civic Recognition Policy

Key points

• Stonnington Council has unanimously endorsed a new Civic Recognition Policy. It sets out how the council will recognise community events, cultural celebrations, causes and commemorative dates.
• The calendar includes occasions such as Midsumma, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, NAIDOC Week, Diwali and Christmas. A civic recognition garden will be created in Malvern City Square, opposite Malvern Town Hall, with a flagpole and temporary displays.
• Mayor Melina Sehr said the policy was informed by community feedback and makes it easier for groups to request recognition.