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Going for growth in Hertfordshire John Gourd Chairman Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership

Going for growth in Hertfordshire John Gourd Chairman Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership. Growth has slowed. …is growing. Growth has slowed. Growth has slowed. Growth has varied. Growth : a national priority. What has the LEP done so far?. Established the evidence base

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Going for growth in Hertfordshire John Gourd Chairman Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership

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  1. Going for growth in Hertfordshire John Gourd Chairman Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership

  2. Growth has slowed

  3. …is growing... Growth has slowed

  4. Growth has slowed

  5. Growth has varied

  6. Growth : a national priority

  7. What has the LEP done so far? Established the evidence base Invested in key infrastructure Business Park Broadband Watford Health Campus Elstree Studios Maylands Established inward investment service Lobbied UK & EU Government for funds ...but we need a long term plan for the economy

  8. LEP vision for growth Three elements: 20 year vision 10-15 year strategy 5 year delivery plan Consultation - spring 2013 Needs to be focused, prioritised and resourced to secure further investment

  9. Smart growth Key Messages: High value sectors, jobs and skills Maintaining a high quality of life Improving connectivity Making best use of technology Being clear on what growth and where

  10. Economic growth can also deliver... More affordable housing A better work/life balance Decent income levels (increasing the tax base) Good quality transport systems Secure jobs (less unemployment) A more sustainable environment Good health (to be able to work, and work for longer)

  11. Reflections Whilst still strong, our economy needs renewed effort The resources and responsibilities are shifting to localities - it is up to us Our growth plan is a massive opportunity to secure our future prosperity IF we can agree a collective ambition for Hertfordshire

  12. Thank Youwww.hertfordshirelep.co.ukTwitter: @HertsLEP

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