Question · Action Scorecards 2025
Points awarded for each of the following criteria:
- The council has published an annual report since 1st January 2023
- The annual report is easy to read
- The annual report includes reporting on progress towards the council's climate action plan SMART targets.
We have chosen the date 1st of January 2023 to ensure that the report is being issued on a yearly basis, while allowing for some delays.
"Easy to read" will be defined as clearly meant for public reading, and may include features such as a contents page, an executive summary, definitions for acronyms or complex language, simple English wherever possible, and graphics or tables to aid comprehension and navigation.
Scottish councils are obliged to publish statutory annual reports which will meet the criteria for an annual report, but they must release a more easy-to-read version with reference to SMART targets for further points.
Or show scores by type of council
Northern Irish councils
| Council | Score | Difference2023 | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | 3/3 | ▲ 3 | |
| Mid and East Antrim Borough Council | 3/3 | ▲ 3 | |
| Mid Ulster District Council | 3/3 | ▲ 3 | |
Ards and North Down Borough Council
| 0/3 | -- | No evidence found |
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
| 0/3 | -- | No evidence found |
Belfast City Council
| 0/3 | -- | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
| 0/3 | -- | No evidence found |
Derry City and Strabane District Council
| 0/3 | -- | No evidence found |
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
| 0/3 | -- | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
| 0/3 | -- | No evidence found |
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
| 0/3 | -- | Evidence doesn't meet criteria |