Devonport City Council is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability. This commitment includes managing risks to public safety and council assets, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and local by-laws. This service provides a formal channel for the community to report potential public liability issues, lodge an insurance claim against Council, or raise other compliance matters.
Please select the option that best matches your needs below.
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| Potential Safety Hazard Complaints | Devonport City Council is committed to maintaining safe public spaces for the community. If you become aware of a potential safety hazard on Council owned or managed land, you can report it to us for assessment and action. Safety hazards may include issues such as:
Click here to report an hazard on Council-owned or managed land. |
| Illegal Camping | Devonport City Council manages camping on Council owned and managed land in accordance with relevant legislation and Council by-laws. If you become aware of camping on public land or Council property that you believe may be unauthorised, you can report it to Council for investigation. When submitting a report, please include:
If the camping is occurring on private property, please contact Tasmania Police directly, as Council does not have authority to investigate matters on privately owned land. Providing accurate information will assist Council to assess the matter and determine the appropriate response. |
| Abandoned Trolleys | If you find an abandoned trolley, you may be able to report it through the retailer's hotline or app. Trolley Tracker For abandoned trolleys from Woolworths
1800 Trolley For abandoned trolleys from Coles or Kmart:
Only report abandoned shopping trolleys to Council if you find:
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| Abandoned Vehicle | Please note: if there is a yellow sticker on the vehicle (like the sample below), it has already been reported and it is not necessary to report it again. Council will not investigate vehicles that are under investigation by the Police. |
| Public Incident - Trip & Fall etc | Council is committed to providing safe public spaces, roads, and community facilities. If you have experienced or witnessed an incident such as a trip, fall, or injury in a Council-managed area, it is important that the matter is reported promptly. This allows Council to investigate the incident, address any hazards, and keep accurate records.
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| Smoke Complaint | Council regulates smoke emissions to protect public health, safety, and neighbourhood amenity. Excessive smoke can create respiratory issues, reduce visibility, and negatively impact the community’s enjoyment of their homes and public spaces.
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| Street Trading | Street trading is the use of public land (such as footpaths, verges, and other road reserves) for commercial purposes. Council regulates street trading to ensure it is safe, accessible, and consistent with community amenity. A permit is required for most activities that involve trading, displaying goods, or placing equipment on public land.
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| Overgrown Vegetation | Overgrown Vegetation Council is committed to ensuring public spaces, roads, and pedestrian areas remain safe, accessible, and well maintained. Overgrown vegetation can obstruct visibility, limit access, and create safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and road users. If you identify overgrown vegetation encroaching into a Council-managed area, you can lodge a request for assessment.
You should lodge a request if overgrown vegetation is creating a safety, accessibility, or visibility issue in a public area. Council will assess the report and prioritise action based on the level of risk. |
