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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

Affinity Water
1 Jun
Students dive into the world of water at inspiring Industry Insight Day

Hertfordshire Careers Hub partnered with Affinity Water to give 30 students from Onslow St Audrey’s Academy Trust a hands-on introduction to careers in the water sector.

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29 May
Bioscience Catalyst and Airbus welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh

It was a day of honour for Stevenage recently as there was a warm welcome for Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh to both the Bioscience Catalyst and Airbus.

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14 May
YTKO appointed to lead next chapter of Hertfordshire Growth Hub

Hertfordshire Futures has appointed YTKO as the new provider of its Hertfordshire Growth Hub business support service, effective Thursday 14 May, following a competitive procurement process.

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