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How smart is Ripon?

Ripon, United Kingdom, scores 77.6% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #255 of 386 by smart reach and #74 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. 5 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

#255 / 386

Smart score

77.6%

Evidenced rank

#74 / 387

Criteria present

60 / 86

Evidence coverage

84.9%

Ripon's smart city score by area

Data, Digital & Smart Foundation89%

12 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Mobility & Transport55%

6 present · 1 partial · 2 absent · 3 not yet assessed

Environment, Energy & Climate85%

10 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed

Infrastructure, Water & Waste87%

9 present · 1 partial · 1 absent

Health, Education, Safety & Inclusion81%

10 present · 1 partial · 2 absent

Economy, Innovation & Employment85%

7 present · 0 partial · 1 absent

Governance, Resilience & Operating Model65%

6 present · 6 partial · 2 absent

Where Ripon is strong

  • ▸Open Data & Transparency
  • ▸Digital Government Services
  • ▸Climate Action & Emissions
  • ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
  • ▸Water & Sanitation

Where the evidence shows gaps

  • ▸Climate Adaptation & Heat · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Governance & Smart-City Operating Model · 1 absent, 1 partial
  • ▸Inclusion & Civic Participation · 1 absent
  • ▸Critical Infrastructure Resilience · 2 partial

Not yet assessed

5 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.

  • Active & Shared Mobility2 of 4
  • Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
  • Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles1 of 4
  • Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin1 of 3

Evidence highlights

Energy & Smart Grid · Renewable energy share / targets

Northern Powergrid, which serves the region including Ripon, works to enable renewable energy adoption in local communities and provides funding for community energy projects and energy generation.

https://www.northernpowergrid.com/community-energy

Energy & Smart Grid · Building energy efficiency programme

Northern Powergrid supports energy efficiency initiatives for homes and businesses in local communities.

https://www.northernpowergrid.com/community-energy

Climate Action & Emissions · Emissions monitoring / reporting

North Yorkshire Council, which includes Ripon, provides updates on its progress in responding to climate change and cutting carbon emissions, and offers a climate newsletter for residents to stay informed.

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/environment-and-neighbourhoods/climate-change

Housing & Urban Planning · Affordable housing programme

North Yorkshire Council, which governs Ripon, provides information and advice on affordable housing and council housing, indicating the presence of an affordable housing program.

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/housing-and-homelessness

Funding Ripon can bid for

63 open calls: grants, tenders and innovation competitions Ripon 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

Ripon 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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