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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.

Our priorities

Business
Business

We help create the right conditions for businesses to grow and innovate

Skills
Skills

We bridge the gap between education and employment to help meet local skills needs

Infastructure
Infrastructure

We work to regenerate our places, improve connectivity and meet future energy needs

Latest news

POS Terminal
18 Mar
Businesses, act now: make the switch to digital phone lines before 2027

More than 500,000 UK businesses are still using traditional landlines that will soon be retired, according to a recent article from ISPreview – and many could face service disruption if they don’t act in time.

HF Hoc Reception 12.03.26 Networking Low Res 20
13 Mar
Hertfordshire sets out bold vision as UK’s innovation heartland

Hertfordshire leaders came together at Westminster on 12 March to launch the county’s Economic Strategy and set out a shared ambition for future growth.

Google Waltham Data Centre Inauguration
25 Feb
Celebrating the local impact of Google’s new Waltham Cross Data Centre

Google’s newly opened Waltham Cross Data Centre is already delivering meaningful impact within the local community. A reception held to celebrate the milestone this February showcased the scale of the opportunity and its impact on Broxbourne.

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Explore Opportunities in the Space & Defence Sector at UoH

Join us on 31st March for an exclusive showcase of business opportunities within space and defence. Discover cutting‑edge research, collaboration opportunities, funding pathways, and industry partners.