“"Following today’s Budget, we are delighted that the Chancellor John Healey has confirmed that the government will be bringing power and funding closer to communities in Hertfordshire, through a new Mayoral Strategic Authority. This is fantastic news for our towns and villages. It means we will be able to invest in local priorities like building more council homes, investing in transport, attracting new jobs for local people, and giving more powers to local communities to create a bright future. We have been working with all our local partners, with MPs and with Government to make the case for a Mayor for Hertfordshire for two years, to secure the powers, freedoms and funding for our communities. This is a great result for our towns and Hertfordshire."
Hertfordshire Councils Welcome Budget Boost for Local Investment
Leaders from four councils express delight at the Chancellor's confirmation of increased power and funding for local priorities.
By Eleanor Paget
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Leaders from Stevenage Borough Council, North Herts Council, Hertsmere Borough Council, and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget statement, which confirms increased government funding and powers for local communities in Hertfordshire.
The joint statement highlights the positive impact of the Budget, with Chancellor John Healey confirming that the government will bring power and funding closer to communities. This is seen as "fantastic news for our towns and villages" and will enable investment in local priorities such as building more council homes, improving transport infrastructure, attracting new jobs, and granting more powers to local communities.
The council leaders stated they have been working with local partners, MPs, and the Government for two years to advocate for a Mayor for Hertfordshire, aiming to secure greater powers, freedoms, and funding. They described the outcome as "a great result for our towns and Hertfordshire."
Based on information from the official source: Stevenage Borough Council (28/10/2026)
