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City assessment

How smart is Carlisle?

Carlisle, United Kingdom, scores 76.2% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #175 of 386 by smart reach and #85 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. 9 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

#175 / 386

Smart score

76.2%

Evidenced rank

#85 / 387

Criteria present

58 / 86

Evidence coverage

83.7%

Carlisle's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation78%

11 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed

Mobility & Transport76%

8 present · 2 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate68%

7 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste64%

5 present · 4 partial · 2 absent

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion81%

10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Economy, Innovation & Employment100%

8 present · 0 partial · 0 absent

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model76%

9 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Where Carlisle is strong

  • ▸Open Data & Transparency
  • ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
  • ▸Health & Digital Health
  • ▸Education & Digital Skills
  • ▸Innovation & Economic Development

Where the evidence shows gaps

  • ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy · 2 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Public Safety & Emergency · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience · 2 partial

Not yet assessed

9 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.

  • Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure2 of 4
  • Energy & Smart Grid2 of 4
  • Active & Shared Mobility1 of 4
  • Climate Adaptation & Heat1 of 3
  • Green Space & Biodiversity1 of 3
  • Inclusion & Civic Participation1 of 3
  • Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin1 of 3

Evidence highlights

Open Data & Transparency · Clear open licensing

Cumberland Council states that it publishes data in an open format for personal or commercial reuse, meeting the requirements of the Local Government Transparency Code 2015.

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/your-council/legal-and-financial-information/open-data

Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network

Carlisle operates a public bus network, with timetables available for services to and from major towns in the area, and information on bus service changes and new routes.

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/bus-services

Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Real-time arrivals (GTFS-RT)

Stagecoach, a bus operator in the area, offers 'live bus tracking' as part of its services for passengers.

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/contactless

Public Transport & Real-Time Information · Integrated / contactless ticketing

Contactless payment is available on all Stagecoach buses in the area, allowing passengers to pay with a card or mobile device.

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/contactless

Funding Carlisle can bid for

63 open calls: grants, tenders and innovation competitions Carlisle is eligible for, including UK-wide schemes any place can apply to. Every entry links to its source.

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About this assessment

Carlisle 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.

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