Vision

A Strategic Vision has been produced to chart a clear and ambitious course for the district’s future which will serve as the golden thread for the new District Plan, informing policies and decision-making that will shape East Herts in the years to come.

It highlights the district’s strengths and challenges in these areas and will guide policies and decision-making as the council updates the District Plan – its framework for growth over the next 20 years.

It comes at a crucial time as East Herts faces significant growth pressures, including increasing housing targets. The vision will guide the council as it seeks to balance development with protecting the district’s unique character and ensuring a high quality of life for residents.

View the Vision Document here. The vision is built around six key themes: people, place, economy, environment, infrastructure, and movement. It highlights the district’s strengths and challenges in these areas and will guide policies and decision-making as the council updates the District Plan – its framework for growth over the next 20 years.

East Herts Strategic Vision 2

  • Encourage diverse communities
  • Provide quality education and jobs
  • Increase access to affordable housing
  • Foster health

  • Enhance our unique local character
  • Pioneer high quality design
  • Effective land use
  • Create inclusive places

  • Support local businesses to thrive
  • Attract good investment
  • Grow our green economy
  • Promote a fair and resilient economy, including local food
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  • Be custodians of the future
  • Increase biodiversity
  • Address the climate emergency
  • Clean air and water management

  • Grow our renewable energy sources
  • Enable high speed digital infrastructure 
  • Lead sustainable waste management
  • Connecting communities through travel

  • Enable district-wide public transport
  • Prioritise active travel
  • Reduce car reliance
  • Inclusive travel
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