The Council Crest

The Council Crest was commissioned in 1976, when then Shire Chairman EG Wood wrote to the Duke of Norfolk. He in turn ordered its preparation by the representatives of the Garter, Clarenceaux and Norroy and Ulster Kings of Arms, who sealed the design as belonging exclusively to Redland Shire Council (sic) on July 8, 1977. Each section of the Crest has a meaning.

• The tree at the top represents the Poinciana trees which grow in the area.
• The ship represents Matthew Flinders' Sloop, the "Norfolk", in which he explored the southern part of Moreton Bay in 1799.
• The lighthouse is the old Cleveland Lighthouse which was a landmark as well as a working light until it was replaced in February, 1976. Redland City Council has preserved this lighthouse at Cleveland Point. The old light from the top is now housed at the Council Chambers - the lens was made in England by Chance Brothers and Company, near Birmingham, England, in 1875.
• The island in the background represents North Stradbroke Island.
• The lower portion consists of gladiolus spikes to represent the Shire's strong horticultural base and the cornucopia is discharging a colourful array of fruit and vegetables which have been traditionally grown in the Redlands.

The Latin inscription at the foot of the crest is: "Crescat" May it Grow - "Floreat" May it Flourish.