What Comune di Alessandria does

Comune di Alessandria is the municipal government of Alessandria, a city in the Piedmont region of Italy, serving approximately 93,000 residents with a workforce of 501-1,000 employees. It delivers legally mandated public services including civil registry, electoral administration, urban planning, business licensing, education coordination, social services, and environmental protection. Its core operations are organized around two primary sectors: Settore I (Institutional Affairs, Communications, Culture, Education, Tourism) under Dirigente Orietta Bocchio, and Settore II (Urban Planning and Economic Development) under Dirigente Claudio Delponte.

The municipality operates a digital service platform built around the Sistema I.C.T. (Innovazione e Semplificazione Amministrativa), managed by Cristina Gho, which coordinates internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing services. Service delivery is channeled through specialized portals: the GISMASTER-based SUE (Sportello Unico per l'Edilizia) for building permits, the Impresainungiorno SUAP portal for business licensing (managed by Infocamere), the PagoPA payment platform, and the regional Piemonte Dati Turismo (ROSS 1000) and national Banca Dati Nazionale Strutture Ricettive (BDSR) systems for tourist accommodation management. A Piano di Miglioramento dei Servizi Digitali is actively optimizing web performance via Google Lighthouse metrics. Additional integrations include Alloggiati Web (Police of State), Sintel (Regione Lombardia procurement), and Arpa Piemonte for environmental alerting. The municipality operates one chatbot, #NONPOSSOPARLARE, providing text-based support for women in violent situations.

Funding is derived from local taxes (IMU, TARI), state transfers, PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza) infrastructure modernization grants, and administrative fees — including €50 SUAP processing fees, €20 ASL health notification fees, €51.65 landscape authorization fees, €32 in stamp duties for advertising permits, and architectural barrier contributions up to €7,101.27. The municipality wholly owns ASM Costruire Insieme, a multi-service special company delivering cultural, museum, and cultural-mediator services. Key strategic partnerships include Regione Piemonte (regional government funding and regulatory frameworks), ASL AL (local health authority for health certifications), Arpa Piemonte (environmental monitoring), and CONSORZIO DI BACINO ALESSANDRINO (waste management). The municipality is governed by an elected Sindaco and Consiglio Comunale under Italian public administration law, with no parent entity.

Name

Comune di Alessandria

Legal name

Comune di Alessandria

Website

https://comune.alessandria.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Comune di Alessandria is the municipal government of Alessandria in Piedmont, Italy, serving approximately 93,000 residents through digital and in-person public services including civil registry, urban planning, business licensing, education, and social services, organized across two primary administrative sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (92114), Executive Offices (921110), Public Finance Activities (92113), Administration of Economic Programs (926), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Civil registry administration
• Building permit licensing
• Business activity authorization
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alessandria

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxes and municipal levies: Municipal revenue generated through various taxes including property taxes (IMU), municipal service taxes (TARI for waste management), and other local levies. Revenue also comes from fines, concessions, and permits.
2. Administrative fees and service charges: Fees for administrative services including building permits, business licenses (SUAP), health authorizations, publicity permits, and various certifications. Specific fees include €50 for SUAP processing, €20 for health notifications, €51.65 for landscape authorizations.
3. PNRR funding: European National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funding allocated for municipal infrastructure and service modernization projects.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Comune di Alessandria is the municipal government of Alessandria, Italy, providing legally mandated public services including civil registry, electoral administration, urban planning, building permits (via SUE), business licensing (via SUAP), waste management coordination, social services, cultural events, and educational services. It operates single-window portals (SUAP via Impresainungiorno, SUE via GISMASTER) and digital payment systems (PagoPA) to streamline administrative processes for citizens and businesses within its territorial jurisdiction.

Product overview

Comune di Alessandria operates as a digital municipal government providing citizen services through an integrated platform architecture. The core system is the Sistema I.C.T. (ICT Innovation and Administrative Simplification) which manages both internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing digital services. The municipality delivers services through specialized portals: the SUAP (Sportello Unico Attività Produttive) via Impresainungiorno.gov.it for business licensing, the SUE (Sportello Unico per l'Edilizia) via GISMASTER for construction permits, and dedicated portals for tourism accommodations, electoral services, educational services, and accessibility support. A Piano di Miglioramento dei Servizi Digitali initiative continuously optimizes web performance metrics. The #NONPOSSOPARLARE chatbot provides automated support for citizens in vulnerable situations. Services span administrative areas including urban planning, business development, healthcare authorization, electoral services, education, youth participation, and equal opportunity initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Attività Ricettive (Tourist Accommodation Authorizations) Authorization and management service for tourist accommodation activities (hotels, B&Bs, holiday homes, farm holidays, campsites) through the SUAP portal with regional CIR (Codice Identificativo Regionale) and national CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) certification. Requires €50 SUAP processing fee plus €20 health notification fee for ASL AL.
• Sportello Unico Attività Produttive (SUAP) Single Window for Productive Activities - unified portal for business licensing, SCIA (Segnalazione Certificata di Inizio Attività) submissions, commercial activity authorization, and business registration through the Impresainungiorno.gov.it platform managed by Infocamere. For businesses and entrepreneurs operating within Alessandria.
• Sportello Unico per l'Edilizia (SUE) Single Window for Construction - online portal for building permits, SCIA, CILA (Comunicazione Inizio Lavori Asseverata) applications, and construction procedure management via the GISMASTER platform. Provides construction-related administrative services to property owners, builders, and developers.
• Rilascio Autorizzazioni e Pareri Paesaggistici Landscape authorization and approval service for construction projects affecting protected areas, heritage sites, and environmental zones under D.Lgs 42-08 regulations. Fee of €51.65 for landscape authorizations. For property developers and owners undertaking projects in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Strutture Sanitarie Authorization Authorization service for medical and dental ambulatory facilities under sanitary regulations (Art. 193 TULLS) through the SUAP portal. For healthcare providers establishing medical or dental facilities in Alessandria.
• Pubblici Esercizi di Somministrazione Alimenti e Bevande Authorization service for food and beverage establishments (bars, restaurants, pizzerias) including four typologies based on sanitary classification (types 1-4) and professional requirements. Requires €50 SUAP processing fee, €20 ASL health notification fee, and €16 stamp duty. For hospitality business operators.
• Tessera Elettorale Personale (Personal Electoral Card) Personal electoral card - document required for voting, valid for 18 electoral consultations, issued automatically or on request for duplicates. For registered voters in Alessandria.
• Voto Assistito (Assisted Voting) Assisted voting service for citizens with physical disabilities preventing independent voting, allowing accompaniment by a trusted voter. For residents with disabilities.
• Contributo Superamento Barriere Architettoniche Regional Piedmont subsidy program for architectural barrier removal in private buildings and common condominium areas, managed by the Inclusive Manager service. Maximum contribution of €7,101.27; free for costs up to €2,582.28, then percentage-based for higher amounts. For residents with disabilities.
• #NONPOSSOPARLARE Chatbot Automated text-based conversational chatbot service providing information and assistance for women in situations of violence, offering guidance through interactive dialogue. For vulnerable residents seeking anti-violence support.
• Servizi per l'Istruzione (Educational Services) Educational services including nursery schools (nido d'infanzia), preschool (scuola dell'infanzia), school meal services (refezione scolastica), summer centers, book coupons, scholarships, and civic youth volunteering. For families with children and students in Alessandria.
• Consulta Comunale Giovanile (Youth Participation Council) Youth participation council for citizens aged 15-35, providing advisory and proposal functions for youth engagement and civic participation in municipal governance.
• Consulta Pari Opportunità (Equal Opportunities Council)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SLALA – Sistema Logistico Integrato del Nord-Ovest d'ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SLALA is a foundation focused on integrated logistics systems for Northwest Italy. The municipality participates in the appointment of board members. The partnership supports regional economic development and logistics infrastructure coordination.
• CONSORZIO DI BACINO ALESSANDRINO per la raccolta e trasporto dei rifiuti solidi urbanicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Alessandria Basin Consortium for waste collection and transport. The municipality participates in board appointments and maintains oversight of waste management services. Critical partnership for environmental services delivery.
• ASM Costruire InsiemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzienda Speciale Multiservizi del Comune - municipal multi-service company handling culture, museums, and cultural mediators. The municipality exercises control through service contracts and oversight.
• Regione PiemontecoreOthersThe Piedmont Region provides funding, regulatory frameworks, and coordination for various municipal programs including school vouchers, PNRR projects, and regional services.
• ASL AL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale Alessandria)coreOthersLocal Health Authority providing health certifications, inspections, and public health services. Municipal services coordinate with ASL for food service permits, health authorizations, and environmental health matters.
• ICA S.r.l.minorOthersLocal company handling tourist tax collection and municipal advertising fees. Located at Via San Giovanni Bosco 57, Alessandria.
• Arpa Piemonte (Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione dell'Ambiente)coreOthersRegional Environmental Protection Agency providing meteorological alerts, air quality monitoring, and environmental risk assessments used by municipal civil protection services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comune di Savona: Ligurian provincial capital (~60K residents) of comparable scale, with similar port/province economic dynamics. Operates under the same Italian municipal code with overlapping SUAP/SUE and digital service structures.
• Comune di Pavia: Mid-sized Lombard municipal government (~73K residents) operating under the same national municipal framework. Comparable in service portfolio, urban planning functions, and SUAP/SUE operations.
• Comune di Asti: Mid-sized Piedmontese municipality (~75K residents) operating under the same national legal framework for Italian comuni. Comparable in service portfolio, digital portal structure (SUAP/SUE), and PNRR funding exposure.
• Comune di Cuneo: Provincial capital in Piedmont (~56K residents) with overlapping regulatory and funding relationships with Regione Piemonte. Directly comparable city scale, service mix, and demographic profile.
• Comune di Cremona: Lombard provincial capital (~72K residents) of similar population size and administrative complexity. Comparable in digital service delivery, business licensing, and education/social service portfolios.
• Comune di Vercelli: Neighboring Piedmontese municipality (~46K residents) with similar demographic and economic profile. Directly comparable for size, territorial challenges, and inter-municipal consortium arrangements.
• Comune di Novara: Piedmontese provincial capital (~104K residents) governed under identical Italian municipal law. Comparable in citizen services, SUAP/SUE operations, and PNRR-driven digital transformation scope.

Others

• ANCI - Associazione Nazionale Comuni Italiani: National association representing all Italian municipalities. Provides policy advocacy, training, and shared services for comuni like Alessandria; relevant ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Regione Piemonte: Regional government that funds, regulates, and coordinates many Comune di Alessandria programs (school vouchers, PNRR, regional transport). Higher-level incumbent in the same public-administration hierarchy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/com_alessandria
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsvFMbrSl-l9mt0R8W-Br-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/comunealessandria
• Instagraminstagram.com/comune_alessandria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comune-di-alessandria

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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