Judging Criteria

TOWN & VILLAGE AREAS

A – Absence of litter and flyposters
B – Absence of graffiti
C – Decorative and repair order of private & commercial buildings/premises, and absence of derelict buildings.
D – General appearance of approach roads: verges, main roads and public open spaces e.g., parks, playing fields, etc.
E – Tidiness of private gardens and associated frontages
F – Condition of street fixtures, furniture and public facilities (e.g., road signs, lighting, seating, toilets)
G – Quality condition and placing of advertising
H – Evidence of business and general community participation in overall appearance of locality

HOUSING AREAS

ACleanliness of Roads and paved areas

            This will include the following:

  • Absence of fresh litter
  • Absence of long-term litter
  • Absence of graffiti, fly posters and kerb painting
  • Absence of weeds and other growths over paved areas, kerbs and gutters
  • Provision and condition of street furniture, names plates and street lighting

BStandard of Maintenance of Open Spaces

Evidence of Initiative

            This will include the following:

  • Decorative appearance and standard of maintenance of houses, garages and shops (if present)
  • Standard of maintenance of fences, hedges, property, grass, plants and floral enhancements

DEvidence of Initiative

            This will include the following:

  • Landscaping of open areas and condition of tubs and baskets
  • Design of gardens, choice of plants and general enhancements by residents

EOverall Impression

            This will include the following:

  • Absence of weeds and other growths over paved areas, kerbs and gutters