City of Clarence

What City of Clarence does

City of Clarence (Clarence City Council) is a Tasmanian local government authority headquartered at 38 Bligh Street, Rosny Park, established as a statutory corporation under the Local Government Act 1993 (Tasmania). It delivers municipal services across the City of Clarence — a coastal municipality spanning 191 km of coastline and encompassing suburbs including Bellerive, Howrah, Mornington, Cambridge, Rosny Park and Lindisfarne. The council employs 147 staff and operates infrastructure including 28 sportsgrounds, three childcare centres (Rosny Early Learning, Family Day Care, and Holiday Care Program), the Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium), community halls, dog exercise areas, parks and reserves.

Service delivery spans waste and recycling (with a FOGO program), planning and building approvals, animal management, stormwater and road maintenance, childcare, immunisations, community grants, sportsground hire, emergency management, and economic development. The council runs the Your Say Clarence community engagement platform, an online payments portal, and an investment-readiness program targeting external capital. Its technology stack is entirely third-party: T1Cloud (CiAnywhere) for forms and payments, Social Pinpoint for community engagement, SmartyGrants for grant applications, and standard website infrastructure. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or developer-facing API is disclosed.

Revenue is derived primarily from property rates (a $410 fixed charge plus variable rates per dollar of capital value, levied annually), supplemented by user-pays fees for planning, building, plumbing, waste, sportsground and facility hire, waste management charges on kerbside bins, childcare fees, and state/federal government grants. The council also distributes community, cultural, environment and quick-response grants ($500–$10,000) and event sponsorships. As the legislated monopoly provider of local government services within its boundary, the council faces no commercial competitor within the municipality.

Name

City of Clarence

Legal name

Clarence City Council

Website

https://ccc.tas.gov.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clarence City Council is a Tasmanian local government authority delivering statutory municipal services — rates, waste, planning, childcare, community facilities, and infrastructure — to residents, businesses, and visitors across the City of Clarence municipality in Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Municipal administration
• Waste management
• Planning approvals
• Community facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosny Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rates and Property Taxation: The primary revenue source is rates (property taxes) levied on residential, commercial, and industrial properties based on capital values. Rates include a fixed charge component plus variable rates per property class.
2. Fees and Charges: Various service fees including planning application fees, building fees, plumbing fees, waste management charges, sportsground hire, facility bookings, and childcare services.
3. Grants and Sponsorship: Council distributes grants to community groups and may receive government grants for various projects and services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City of Clarence (Clarence City Council) is a local government authority serving the City of Clarence municipality in Tasmania, Australia. It delivers statutory municipal services including rates collection, kerbside waste and recycling collection, planning and building approvals, childcare, sportsground and facility hire, animal management, stormwater and road maintenance, community grants, immunisations, and community engagement. Services are delivered in-person at the Rosny Park council chambers, online via digital portals, and through community facilities such as Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium).

Product overview

City of Clarence provides local government services to residents through a unified service delivery model combining online digital services, in-person services at council chambers, and community facilities. The core service offering includes waste and recycling management (with FOGO program), planning and development approvals (planning permits, building, plumbing), property services (rates, payments, plan requests), community facilities (sportsgrounds, dog exercise areas, halls), child care services (early learning, family day care, before/after school care), and community grants. Online services are delivered through integrated platforms including T1Cloud forms, Social Pinpoint community engagement (Your Say Clarence), SmartyGrants for applications, and Recycle Rewards for container refunds. The council also operates Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium) as a major sporting venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Payments Digital payment system for rates, fees, and charges including rates notices, dog registrations, and various council service payments, available to residents and ratepayers.
• Your Say Clarence Community engagement platform powered by Social Pinpoint enabling public consultation on planning projects, policies, and council initiatives for residents and stakeholders.
• Waste and Recycling Services Kerbside waste collection services including refuse, recycling, and green waste bins with collection day scheduling, bin contents guidance, and the FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) program for residential ratepayers.
• Planning and Development Services Planning permit applications, building approvals, plumbing inspections, and subdivision services including preliminary advice, No Permit Required assessments, and heritage advisory services for property owners and developers.
• Sportsgrounds and Facilities Hiring and management of 28 sportsgrounds, community halls, dog exercise areas, and various recreational facilities across the city for community groups, sporting clubs, and event organisers.
• Child Care Services Council-operated child care including Rosny Early Learning centre, Family Day Care, Holiday Care Program, and Before and After School Care for local families with young children.
• Community Grants Program Financial support programs including community grants ($500-$10,000), cultural and creative grants ($500-$10,000), environment and biodiversity grants ($500-$10,000), quick response grants (up to $500), and event sponsorship for community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
• Property Plans Request Online service to request copies of house plans and property documentation maintained by council, for property owners and researchers.
• Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium) Tasmania's premiere sporting venue home to Tasmanian cricket, featuring the Tasmanian Cricket Museum and hosting AFL matches, Big Bash, and Sheffield Shield cricket events.
• Recycle Rewards Container Refund Container refund scheme providing 10-cent refunds for eligible drink containers through designated drop-off locations, supporting waste reduction and recycling outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 191 km of accessible coastline managed through new Coastal Access Strategy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ten Lives Cat CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2026Partnership for the Richmond Cat Management Project to help reduce stray and feral cats and protect native wildlife. Trapping program runs from 14-31 July 2026 in Richmond area near high-value natural areas.
• Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025Lease arrangement for Cambridge Primary School Stage 2 redevelopment including new gymnasium and outdoor multi-use court, both available for community use outside school hours.
• TasRecycleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Administrator of Tasmania's container refund scheme Recycle Rewards offering 10 cents back for eligible drink containers. Drop-off points available across Clarence.
• TOMRA Cleanaway TasmaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Operator of refund points for the Recycle Rewards container refund scheme across Tasmania with locations in Shoreline, Glebe Hill Shopping Centre and Lauderdale Shops.
• Richmond Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AFL events at Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium). Club provides free ferry services for game attendees departing Brooke Street Pier to Bellerive Pier.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Devonport City Council: North-west Tasmanian council delivering standard local government services to a coastal urban population under the same statutory framework. Comparable in service breadth and exposure to Tasmanian economic cycles.
• West Tamar Council: Tasmanian municipal council operating along the Tamar River with a mix of urban and rural ratepayers, providing rates, waste, planning and community services. Comparable in coastal jurisdiction, service scope and scale.
• Brighton Council: Tasmanian municipal council servicing a smaller population but operating under the same local government framework with comparable rates, waste and community services portfolio. Relevant peer for benchmarking operational efficiency at similar council scale.
• Launceston City Council: Northern Tasmanian council operating under the same Local Government Act 1993, delivering rates, waste, planning, community grants and recreational facilities to a mid-sized urban population. Same statutory environment and revenue model as Clarence.
• Hobart City Council: Capital city council of Tasmania providing the same suite of local government services — rates, waste, planning, community grants, sportsgrounds — within the same state jurisdiction and adjacent geographic region to Clarence. Directly comparable in operating model and statutory framework.
• Kingborough Council: Southern Tasmania municipal council offering the same rates/waste/planning/community services suite to a similarly coastal population. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and exposure to Tasmanian property and tourism cycles.
• Glenorchy City Council: Neighbouring Tasmanian municipal council serving the northern Hobart suburbs with comparable service scope (rates, waste, planning, community facilities) and similar demographic profile. The most direct like-for-like comparator in terms of council size and remit.

Broad incumbents

• City of Greater Geelong: Large Victorian coastal council operating a substantially broader portfolio of services and infrastructure than Clarence, including a major stadium and extensive waterfront precincts. Relevant peer for understanding how a larger coastal Australian council scales strategic projects and rates revenue.
• City of Charles Sturt: South Australian metropolitan council delivering rates, waste, planning, childcare, community grants and sporting facilities to a coastal-adjacent population. Comparable in service breadth and Australian local government operating context.

Regional players

• Meander Valley Council: Northern Tasmanian council operating under the same Local Government Act but serving a primarily rural rather than urban population. Useful peer for benchmarking service delivery cost structures and rates mix across different Tasmanian municipal archetypes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@clarencecitycouncil7268
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClarenceCityCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cityofclarence
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofclarence

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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