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Hertfordshire Economic Strategy 2026-2036

Hertfordshire is entering a pivotal moment. With a £50bn economy, world‑leading innovation assets and a strong track record of delivery, we are ready to accelerate growth for the benefit of local communities and UK plc. Our Economic Strategy sets out how we will do this.

Discover how we are supporting local residents and businesses and driving forward the county's ambition to become globally recognised as the UK's economic heartland by 2036.

Our priorities

Business
Business

We help create the right conditions for businesses to start, grow, and relocate into Hertfordshire.

Skills
Skills

We bridge the gap between education and employment to help meet local skills needs, and support businesses to become more inclusive.

Innovation
Innovation

We accelerate the growth of our priority sectors and nurture our high potential SMEs.

Latest news

Chris Hulatt
23 Jun
King's Birthday Honours recognise Hertfordshire's leaders, innovators and changemakers

Hertfordshire Futures Board member Chris Hulatt and 20 local residents have been recognised in The King's Birthday Honours 2026 for their outstanding contribution to public service, education, healthcare, business, justice, sport, and community life.

Join Our Team
22 Jun
Join our team - GHW WorkWell Lead

We're looking for a Get Hertfordshire Working WorkWell Lead to coordinate and deliver the Health & Work Plan within the Get Hertfordshire Working strategy and lead the local implementation of WorkWell.

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18 Jun
Hertfordshire Futures sets course for the county to become the UK’s innovation heartland

Hertfordshire Futures set out how it will accelerate economic growth, unlock investment, and deliver on the county’s long-term ambitions – as leaders from across business, education, not-for-profit, and the public sector convened at the Investing in Hertfordshire’s Future conference.

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