City assessment
How smart is Brighton & Hove?
Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom, scores 74.3% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #137 of 386 by smart reach and #103 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 15 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 24 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#137 / 386
Smart score
74.3%
Evidenced rank
#103 / 387
Criteria present
58 / 86
Evidence coverage
80.2%
Brighton & Hove's smart city score by area
11 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 2 not yet assessed
8 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 2 not yet assessed
12 present · 1 partial · 0 absent
8 present · 3 partial · 0 absent
11 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
5 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
3 present · 4 partial · 0 absent · 7 not yet assessed
Where Brighton & Hove is strong
- ▸Digital Government Services
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 1 absent
- ▸Water & Sanitation · 2 partial
- ▸Disaster Risk & Resilience · 2 partial
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 1 partial
Not yet assessed
15 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Climate Adaptation & Heat3 of 3
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model2 of 4
- Innovation & Economic Development2 of 4
- Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin2 of 3
- Active & Shared Mobility1 of 4
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience1 of 3
- Disaster Risk & Resilience1 of 4
- Inclusion & Civic Participation1 of 3
- Public Safety & Emergency1 of 4
- Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Digital Government Services · Unified online services portal
Brighton & Hove City Council provides a "MyAccount" portal on its website, which is mentioned on the homepage and in the context of paying Council Tax, suggesting a unified access point for municipal services.
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/council-tax/paying-your-council-taxDigital Government Services · Online payments for taxes & fees
The Brighton & Hove City Council website provides a page specifically for "Paying your Council Tax," indicating that local taxes can be paid online.
https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/council-tax/pay-your-council-taxDigital Government Services · Citizen reporting / 311 channel
Brighton & Hove provides a 'Report a problem' page on its official website, indicating a channel for citizens to report issues.
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/report-problemConnectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Public Wi-Fi network
Free Wi-Fi is available on all Brighton & Hove Buses, accessible by logging into the 'go-brighton' Wi-Fi connection.
https://www.buses.co.uk/free-wifiFunding Brighton & Hove can bid for
63 open calls: grants, tenders and innovation competitions Brighton & Hove is eligible for, including UK-wide schemes any place can apply to. Every entry links to its source.
- NationalgrantCloses 10 Dec 2026Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks
Great British Energy (GBE)
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Grants 2026: Free Insulation, Boiler & Heat Pump Eligibility
UK Government (Ofgem, major energy suppliers)
up to £25k56 month projectEnds 31 Dec 2026 - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Scheme: Free Insulation & Heating Upgrades
UK Government / OFGEM / Energy Suppliers
Ends 31 Dec 2026 - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 Scheme
UK government
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2026ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation)
- NationalgrantCloses 17 Jan 2027Agricultural Water Resilience Grant
Water Resources East (WRE) in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council
£2k–£50kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 29 Jan 2027Depot Charging Scheme (Next Application Window)
UK Government
up to £1m - NationalgrantCloses 31 Mar 2027Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners
UK Government
up to £500Apply → - NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2027Boiler Upgrade Scheme
UK Government
£3k–£8kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 31 Mar 2028Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
GOV-UK Find a grant
- NationalgrantCloses 31 Dec 2028Warm Homes: Local Grant
Government (UK)
- NationalprogrammeCloses 31 Mar 2036Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036
UK Government (MHCLG, Homes England, Greater London Authority)
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About this assessment
Brighton & Hove was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 24 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.