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by 2030 was underpinned by these key
priorities:
• Maintaining global excellence in science
and technology
• Harnessing our relationships with
London (& elsewhere)
• Reinvigorating our places for the 21st
Century
• Foundations for growth
Since then, significant progress has been
made. Importantly, this strategic roadmap
also resulted in securing significant
private and public sector investment in
Hertfordshire. In less than 10 years, GVA
has grown by £10bn, generating over
£42bn a year. Huge global pressures have
also had an impact on the local economy
with COVID, UK’s departure from the
European Union, war in Ukraine and the
Middle East, and a cost of living crisis. Now
with a new UK Government, the time is
right to revisit these core strategic aims,
while building on the rich data amassed
over the past decade, and help plan
ahead for future growth. Hertfordshire
Futures will be seeing the views of
diverse range of stakeholders as they
develop the evidence base.
Adrian Hawkins OBE, Chair, Hertfordshire
Futures, said: “The launch of
Hertfordshire Futures could not have
been more timely just a week after the
General Election. With a new Government
gearing up to deliver on its national
growth objectives, Hertfordshire is
perfectly placed to respond. We have
a strong track record of delivery,
generating billions for the UK economy.
As a progressive and forward-thinking
organisation we need to plan ahead for
the future and ensure that the benefits
of economic growth are more widely
shared.”
Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader, Hertfordshire
County Council, said: “The launch of
Hertfordshire Futures and its newly
integrated status with local government
demonstrates our joined up approach
to creating a sustainable and inclusive
economy for future generations. We’re
more ambitious than ever to encourage
an innovation-led economy whilst also
addressing key issues to improve day
to day lives. The economic strategy will
not be developed in isolation - we want
to hear your views in order to shape
Hertfordshire’s future together.”
For more information
on Hertfordshire
Futures and how you
can get involved in
developing the new
Economic Strategy,
visit the Economic
Strategy Portal.
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