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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

People In A Library On Laptops
10 Sep
Tackling digital poverty: Hertfordshire Futures helps residents connect, learn, and thrive

Hertfordshire Futures is helping tackle digital poverty across the county through programmes that help residents access technology, develop digital skills, and gain confidence to participate fully in modern life.

Two Young Supermarket Workers
9 Sep
Looking to recruit new talent while reducing your recruitment costs?

The Youth Jobs Grant offers employers a £3,000 payment for every eligible young person recruited, helping businesses of all sizes and sectors access motivated talent while supporting more young people into work.

Get Enterprising Good Conclusion
8 Sep
Empowering Hertfordshire's next generation of businesses: Independent evaluation confirms the success of ‘Get Enterprising’

An independent evaluation has highlighted the significant impact and strategic importance of the Get Enterprising programme, which supports local entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses to start, grow, and thrive.

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