Apply for a memorial bench on a highway
You can apply for a memorial bench to be placed on a footway on our highway land. We work with VolkerHighways to install memorial benches.
Choosing your location
You need to check your location is within the highway boundary using Medway Maps.
To do this you'll need to select:
- map features
- drawing layer
- highways
- adoption status.
The areas covered by the highway are coloured grey and green.
Restrictions
There may be restrictions in place at certain locations. Each request needs to have an assessment and approval by Highways to ensure the safety of the highway for all users after the bench is installed.
Cost of a memorial bench
Benches on the highway are restricted to the Lowther wooden and metal seat design. The price of the bench starts at £1,156.28 excluding VAT.
There may also be installation costs, however every request will be assessed and quoted separately.
Memorial plaques for your bench
We can arrange a small memorial plaque that can be attached to your seat for an additional cost. The number of letters on the plaque is limited to 150 characters. For more information, speak with the team.
How to apply
To apply you'll need to:
For more information about highway memorial benches, email highwayops@medway.gov.uk.
What happens next
After the Highways Operations Team confirm your location there's a £200 inspection and production of quotation fee.
This is due at the the time of application and is non refundable.