Whittingham Lane

The City is proposing to name the laneway that runs between Walcott and Lawler Streets, and crosses over Hunter, Bedford, Elma, and Hilda Streets, in North Perth and Coolbinia.

The proposed name (Whittingham Lane) is in commemoration of Irene Whittingham who was the first principal of the nearby Kyilla Primary School when it opened in 1945.

Whittingham Lane satisfies Landgate’s criteria for a road name in that it:

• is a single name element followed by a road type;
• does not duplicate an existing road name within the local government area; and
• the name is not used in an existing street or place in WA.

Whittingham Lane does not satisfy the Landgate criteria in that it:

• is more than six letters long.

This does not disqualify the name from being considered by Landgate after community approval.

Whittingham Lane is considered pursuant to Criteria 2 of the City’s Road Naming Criteria – Vincent identities, including persons with historical connections to Vincent and a proven association with the area in which the naming proposal is located. This can include:

• persons who have made a significant contribution to the area; and/or
• persons who have made a significant contribution to the Vincent community.

The applicant's proposal and notes from our Local History Centre can be found in the Document Library.

The Local History Centre have provided some images relating to Kyilla Primary School including a report card from 1945, which can be found in the Photos section.

Where is the lane?

The lane identified for naming running between Walcott and Lawler Streets, crossing over Hunter, Bedford, Elma, and Hilda Streets, in North Perth and Coolbinia.

The lane consists of Lot 68 on Plan 2672, Lot 67 on Plan 2630, Lots 86 and 87 on Plan 2600, and part of Lot 305 on Plan 28281.

About the process

This laneway proposal was submitted to the City of Vincent by a community member. If a consultation receives community consent, the City will submit a road naming application to Landgate. Landgate will then approve or deny the application. The City will send letters to nearby residents and owners in regards to the outcome of this consultation. An alternative name for this laneway must be submitted via the online application form before the consultation period for this proposal closes. If an alternative name is found to be suitable, a separate consultation for that proposal will be advertised.

Share your thoughts

If you have any thoughts or comments about our proposal to name the unnamed laneway Whittingham Lane, please complete the survey below.

If you have a name in mind for an unnamed lane in your neighbourhood, please submit an application via the online application form.

Submissions close 4pm, Friday 18 of June 2021.

For more information, contact Marnie Herrington, Land Management Officer on 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au