Aims
The primary aim of the HIDB is working in partnership to deliver sustainable economic growth and high quality placemaking.
The HIDB is a subsidiary of Hertfordshire Growth Board. Formed in 2018, the Growth Board brings political, civic, health and business together to take a long-term place leadership perspective for the county’s growth.
The scale of growth facing Hertfordshire is significant with the county’s population expected to rise by 2040, and at least 100,000 new homes and 100,000 new jobs being created over the next 15 years.
The HIDB brings together the 11 Hertfordshire councils, the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership and the construction and development sector to remove barriers to growth and bring about sustainable and deliverable development including the homes, employment and infrastructure to meet Hertfordshire’s needs.
The HIDB is committed to delivering an ambitious growth agenda, and members will work in partnership to break down barriers to sustainable growth, seeking to influence and shape national and regional policy.
Objectives of HIDB
The objectives of the HIDB, through focused and productive engagement with its members, include:
Infrastructure: To facilitate discussion and access sufficient forward funding to put ‘infrastructure first’ ahead of development delivery, reduce our carbon footprint, and plan for active and sustainable travel.
Development: To deliver the housing, employment and community infrastructure that Hertfordshire needs. This includes more social and affordable housing; good and inclusive growth that delivers sustainable communities, housing, and places into the future; and accommodating housing and economic growth with sustainable construction and excellent design that does not compromise the attractiveness of our existing places.