About

What's this plan about?

The Strategic Plan is our roadmap for the future. It sets out our shared vision and guides how we plan, invest and deliver services across Clarence. It helps ensure that decisions are made with purpose, resources are used wisely and outcomes are meaningful for our community.

We are now reviewing the Strategic Plan to make sure it continues to reflect your values, priorities and aspirations. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Clarence.

What can I influence?

We want to hear your input on the Strategic Plan Review 2025 - 2035.

We are inviting you to review the revised Strategic Plan and tell us:

  • have we got it right?
  • does the plan reflect your values, aspirations and expectations for Clarence?

Your responses can directly influence the following things:

  • whether the strategic pillars, strategic outcome statements, and our environment values reflect community priorities
  • the final version of the Strategic Plan before it is adopted.

While some elements of the Strategic Plan are shaped by legislative and policy requirements, your input is essential to ensure the plan is community-informed, inclusive and future-focused.

Have your say!

Fill in the survey or submit a written submission to yoursay@ccc.tas.gov.au to have your say today!

Timeline

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Initial review

    A comprehensive review of City of Clarence’s Strategic Plan 2021–2031 was undertaken to realign future priorities with community needs and emerging challenges. The process involved a review of existing Council strategies and plans, targeted workshops and refinement of the strategic pillars.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Council approval

    City of Clarence Council formally endorsed the draft revised Strategic Plan 2025-2035, authorising progression to the community consultation phase.

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    Community engagement

    November 2025 - January 2026

    The consultation runs from 3 November 2025 to 30 January 2026 and seeks your input on the Strategic Plan Review. This includes targeted workshops, surveys and stakeholder meetings to gather feedback on priorities, aspirations and areas for improvement.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Consultation analysis

    Feedback from the community consultation reviewed and analysed to identify key themes, priorities and areas for refinement. This informs updates to the draft Strategic Plan 2025-2035, ensuring alignment with community expectations and strategic objectives.

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Draft refinement and internal review

    Based on consultation insights, the draft Strategic Plan 2025-2035 is revised. The revised draft undergoes an internal review by Council officers and leadership to ensure strategic coherence, feasibility and alignment with existing plans and legislative requirements.

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Council endorsement

    City of Clarence Council formally endorsed the final Strategic Plan 2025-2035, marking the conclusion of the review process. The endorsed plan sets the strategic direction for the city through to 2035, guiding decision-making, investment and service delivery.

Background

So, what is the Strategic Plan Review?

Under the Local Government Act 1993 requires councils, in consultation with the community, to prepare a 10-year Strategic Plan that is reviewed at least every four years.

As part of this review, we are consulting with our community to ensure the Plan is informed by the community's needs, aspirations, and feedback. In reviewing the Plan, we have also considered your feedback we've collected through other community engagements, such as the City Heart Plan.

Why this review matters

This review is about more than updating a document, it is about listening to our community and ensuring the Strategic Plan continues to support:

  • a healthy, inclusive and connective community,
  • a city that celebrates its culture, heritage, and identity,
  • growth that is sustainable, throughtful, and future-focused,
  • services that are delivered with transparency, care, and impact.

We have developed a refreshed structure for the Strategic Plan, built around four strategic pillars and a series of outcome statements. These elements work together to define what success looks like and how we will get there.

Strategic Pillars

We’ve organised the plan into four focus areas. Each has practical steps that put the community's priorities into action and guide our work and budget. Working together, these areas help build a city that is thriving, fair and sustainable.

City of Clarence leads with integrity and serves with purpose. Through strong governance, innovation, collaboration and alignment with broader strategies, we work with our community and partners to deliver long-term benefits.

We focus on

  • Plan and deliver with state, federal and regional partners so growth is coordinated and Clarence’s interests are heard.
  • Values-led leadership, skilled people and fit-for-purpose systems. We act ethically, meet our legal duties and are transparent.
  • Services that are easy to access and keep improving through feedback and smart tools.
  • Policies and strategies built on data and community input, aligned to our long-term vision.
  • Work with community, business and other organisations to unlock opportunities and solve problems.
  • Long-term financial sustainability, sound regulation, and a capable, inclusive workforce.

We are committed to shaping a future that balances people, prosperity and planet. Through sustainable practices and climate action, we protect our natural environment, build resilience, support a strong local economy, invest in infrastructure and guide smart development, so Clarence can thrive for generations to come.

We focus on

  • Make decisions that put sustainability first and work openly with partners.
  • Protect and restore natural areas and biodiversity for the future.
  • Guide growth with careful land use planning so places are well planned, climate ready and easy to live in.
  • Maintain and renew what we have, and invest in the infrastructure and services we need.
  • Support a strong economy with diverse businesses, innovation and fair access to opportunities.
  • Safe, inclusive ways to get around, plus reliable internet and technology that help people access services and each other.

Our city’s character is shaped by its people, stories and landscapes. We celebrate cultural diversity, support creativity, honour First Nations heritage and create distinctive places that strengthen our sense of identity.

We focus on

  • Our heritage, nature and local stories are part of daily life and known beyond Clarence.
  • Respect and celebrate culture and connection to Country, working together from the start.
  • A lively arts scene with chances to create, learn and enjoy quality events and experiences.
  • Well designed places that feel safe, welcoming and reflect our environment, culture and heritage.

Clarence is a place where everyone can live well, feel safe and be connected. By fostering inclusive, healthy lifestyles and resilient neighborhoods, we build a community that supports people of all ages and backgrounds.

We focus on

  • Better health at every age, with safe places and chances to be active and healthy.
  • Welcoming public spaces and services that help people connect, participate and feel they belong.
  • Work with partners to build resilience, prepare for emergencies and support thriving communities.
  • Clear information and inclusive engagement so people, businesses and community groups can learn, have a say and take part.

Recent community feedback

Recent feedback on the 2021 Strategic Plan and City Heart Plan highlighted key community priorities.

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