Cllr Newmark, who became Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council in May 2023, is joined by Mayor Peter Taylor, Leader of Watford Borough Council and Cllr Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council as Vice Chairs.
The new Chair replaces Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council.
Of his new position, Cllr Jeremy Newmark said:
“I am delighted to take on the role of Chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Board. Growth across our county is something I am passionate to see thrive. We are ready to work with the Government on the barriers we face in Hertfordshire and to deliver our Missions on housing, transport, economy, sustainability, healthy and safe places, and digital inclusion that will benefit all residents, businesses, and communities for years to come.”
Speaking on the new appointments, Forogh Rahmani, Director of HGB said:
“I look forward to working with Leader Cllr Jeremy Newmark in partnership with all members of HGB to deliver the Missions, so that all Hertfordshire’s residents, communities and businesses benefit from economic growth, and living standards are improved.”
In tribute to Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, Cllr Newmark said:
“I would like to thank Cllr Richard Roberts for his leadership in bringing together the County, District and Borough Councils with the NHS, Police, business, and government to launch a Vision and Missions that will see us deliver good growth across the county over the next decade and beyond. I know that he will continue to play a seminal role in that process.”
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