Hume City Council will explore the creation of a ceremonial crest or coat of arms to mark the city’s 30th anniversary, after councillors voted to support a proposal from Cllr Naim Kurt at a Monday 13 October council meeting.
Cllr Kurt’s motion, which received backing from his fellow councillors, calls for a report on options and processes to develop a symbolic emblem that reflects Hume’s heritage, culture and modern identity.
While Hume City Council was formed in 1994 following the amalgamation of the former City of Broadmeadows, Shire of Bulla, and parts of Whittlesea and Keilor, it has never had its own official crest.
Cllr Kurt said the creation of a ceremonial emblem would not replace the council’s corporate logo but would instead serve as a heritage symbol for civic occasions, formal correspondence, and municipal events.
“This year marks three decades since Hume was founded, and a crest would be a meaningful way to honour our shared story and strengthen civic pride,” he said in his notice of motion.
Council officers will now prepare a report outlining design options, costs, timelines, and opportunities for community involvement in developing the new emblem.
In supporting the proposal, councillors agreed that any future crest should celebrate Hume’s diverse communities and reflect both traditional and contemporary elements of the city’s identity.
