Membership
The HIDB was established in 2021 and brings together both the public and private sector from across Hertfordshire and now has more than 80 members.
Some key benefits of being a member includes:
- Regular in person meetings with Council leaders, Officers and public bodies
- A seat at the table, allowing you to understand and shape the future of Hertfordshire
- Networking with some of the biggest names in the built environment
- A series of Lunch and Learn sessions exclusively for members such as on skills, BNG and Joint Strategic Planning
- Engagement between in person meetings via a quarterly e-newsletter
Membership fees per annum are dependent on the number of employees in a potential member organisation and range from £550+VAT to £3,300+VAT.
What do people say about the HIDB?
The HIDB is an exemplar model for collaboration across the private, public and third sectors, the Hertfordshire Infrastructure and Development Board (HIDB) exists to improve communication, transparency and collaboration, resulting in increased delivery of sustainable infrastructure and development growth across the county.
Here’s what some of our members have to say about the HIDB
“Cala have been members of the HIDB since its original inception and it has provided a fantastic opportunity for the private and public sectors to come together to share knowledge, understand future plans in Hertfordshire and provide valuable insight into the key changes within Planning over the last few years. The mix of public sector officers, local Councillors, key stakeholders and the private sector enables valuable and insightful conversations to take place and build meaningful, cross-sector partnerships to improve the quality of new development within Hertfordshire.”
Neil Farnsworth, Head of Planning at CALA Homes
“A pleasure as ever to be part of these excellent events. At Thakeham, we attend a number of similar groups across our business patch and this is by far and away the most insightful with experience from both public, private and third sector brought into one place.”
Tristan Robinson, Director of External Affairs at Thakeham Group
“HIDB is an exemplar of curating, nurturing and developing meaningful relationships between the public and private sectors in Hertfordshire. As a Council Leader I’ve found HIDB to be of immense value in identifying, addressing and remaining on top of issues, problems and opportunities. HIDB brings together and maintains outstanding channels of communication between all of the key places, thereby oiling the wheels of growth across Hertfordshire.”
Cllr Jeremy Newmark, leader of Hertsmere Borough Council and Chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Board
Rules of engagement
To protect the integrity of the organisation’s objectives, members must not use HIDB meetings for personal lobbying efforts. This is a crucial guideline to maintain the focus on building relationships and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. This approach helps create a more inclusive and effective platform for all members involved.
The HIDB is a membership-funded organisation. It wants to attract members from across the development sector who have a vested interest in the growth of Hertfordshire. The Board welcomes members of all sizes, including SMEs, who can positively contribute to tackling barriers to sustainable growth.