Clarence Valley Council is a local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
It was formed in February 2004 by the amalgamation of the City of Grafton and Maclean Shire, and parts of Copmanhurst, Pristine Waters and Richmond Valley local government areas. The Council area is adjacent to the Pacific Highway, the Gwydir Highway and the North Coast railway line. The Clarence Valley region includes the coastal plain and lower valleys of the Clarence River and Nymboida River. Most of the valley is agricultural, however the oceanside towns of Yamba and Iluka are popular holiday resorts.
The Mayor of Clarence Valley Council is Cr. Richie Williamson, an independent politician.
Read more about Clarence Valley Council: Towns and Localities in The Local Government Area, Demographics
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