Hertfordshire’s Vision for Good Growth
Hertfordshire is a thriving, ambitious and forward-thinking county. These qualities underpin our shared Vision for making our economy, communities and places even stronger and the six Missions that will deliver the widest benefits for us all. Together we can tackle some of today’s challenges and create opportunities for tomorrow.
Our Vision
- A vibrant and resilient economy that seizes the right opportunities, enabling Hertfordshire’s residents and
businesses to succeed. - Healthy, inclusive, safe and better-connected communities who thrive, and enjoy Hertfordshire’s quality of life.
- A place that grows responsibly, and celebrates its heritage, diversity, rural and green landscapes that makes Hertfordshire special.
Our Missions
Enhance Hertfordshire’s reputation as a world-class economy by improving skills and job opportunities for residents, growing our key sectors and accelerating business investment into the county.
Learn moreEvery Hertfordshire resident has access to best-in-class connectivity, essential digital skills and the device or support that they need to be online by 2030.
Learn more.Deliver a safe and integrated transport system which unlocks growth and enables communities and businesses to thrive.
Learn moreBy 2050, Hertfordshire will be a prosperous, low carbon economy with a thriving natural environment, having maximised the benefits of sustainable growth for our residents and businesses, and achieved net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn moreBy 2040, Hertfordshire’s residents and communities will benefit from neighbourhoods that are designed and regenerated with physical health, mental wellbeing, safety and social connectedness at the heart.
Learn moreTo deliver the right homes, including increasing the provision of social/affordable and specialist homes, in the right locations and with associated infrastructure, to support the county’s socio-economic prosperity.
Learn moreOnly in Hertfordshire
The first modern roundabout was built in Letchworth Garden City in 1909
The world's first jet airliner was the British de Havilland DH 106 Comet, developed by de Havilland at Hatfield Aerodrome
The world's very first satellite that can monitor the planet's winds called Aeolus was built in Stevenage
The oldest agricultural research station in the world, Rothamsted Research, is in Harpenden.
Hertfordshire is the home of the Garden City Movement, based on the ideas of its founder Ebenezer Howard
Stevenage was the first designated New Town in 1946
The first 18-hole golf course was built at Therfield Heath, Royston, in 1892 but evidence suggests golf was played on the Therfield chalk hills as early as 1624.
The oldest pub in the world is Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans which dates back to the eighth century.
Elstree Studios is the birthplace of Star Wars. All eight of the Harry Potter films were filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL).
Latest news and projects
Hertfordshire Growth Board: Celebrating forests as catalysts for biodiversity, wellbeing and travel
Goodbye Hollywood, hello Hertfordshire – the new moviemaking capital
Hertfordshire Growth Board launches shared vision for sustainable future
Progress Report April 2022 – December 2023 Now Available
County-wide survey calls on public to have a say on the future of Hertfordshire
Improving passenger transport – Hertfordshire Essex RapidTransit