Hertfordshire is taking a major step towards greater self-governance.
The Government is in the final stages of agreeing a Mayoral Strategic Authority for the county, which would bring more control over funding and decision-making to the region.
Steve Jarvis, leader of Hertfordshire County Council and chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Board, said: "This is positive development for Hertfordshire, and an important step towards unlocking the county’s full potential.
"We are ready to work with Government and our partners to finalise the agreement of a Mayoral Strategic Authority as soon as possible so that the residents and businesses Hertfordshire can start to benefit."
He highlighted the county’s economic strengths and the value of greater powers.
Cllr Jarvis said: "Hertfordshire is already a place of national importance, with an economy of over £50 billion and world-leading strengths in life sciences, film and creative industries, defence, advanced engineering, space, clean growth and digital innovation.
"Devolution gives us the opportunity to build on those strengths by bringing greater powers and investment closer to Hertfordshire and giving us a stronger voice nationally."
Hertfordshire County Council and the Hertfordshire Growth Board have worked together to make the case for devolution, supported by local government, business, health and other partners.
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