Have Your Say Port Phillip
City of Port Phillip is responsible for assigning and changing the names of roads, streets and laneways and allocating new addresses to properties within the municipality.
It is Council's intention to name all unnamed lanes, places and features within the municipality.
Naming of any place (in accordance with the Naming Rules for places in Victoria) enables the place to be clearly identified, which means its precise location can be determined. The uniqueness and accuracy of a place name reduces the likelihood of delaying an emergency services vehicle due to inadequate or confusing location details, which might have life threatening consequences. Proper naming also assists with service delivery by other agencies and companies.
The naming or renaming process provides the Community with the opportunity to recognise the local history, culture and identity of the area. It also enables us to clearly identify and locate our places, features, localities and roads across City of Port Phillip.
Council is the Delegated Naming Authority under the Naming Rules for places in Victoria.
Any person, organisation, community group or naming authority (such as Council, government agency or developer), may request to name or rename roads, reserves, open spaces and other Council facilities.
To submit a place naming request to name a laneway or other feature within the City of Port Phillip please click here.
Click on the images below to learn more about what feedback we've asked for previously.
At its meeting on Wednesday 3 June 2026, the City of Port Phillip Council resolved to proceed with the readdressing of the Hallmark Building to 384 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
Appeals may be submitted from now until 1 August 2026 directly to the Registrar of Geographic Names. All appeals must be made in writing
Council received a submission to name laneway R3069 to facilitate addressing for a new multi‑unit development at 156–162 Thistlewaite Street, South Melbourne.
