Our Partners and Governance

Hemel Garden Communities has a formal governance structure which involves Dacorum Borough Council, St Albans City and District Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire Futures, Hertfordshire Innovation Quarter, Homes England, The Crown Estate and other key landowners. It’s essential to have clear structures and processes for making decisions. This will ensure there is accountability, transparency and responsiveness.

Hemel Garden Communities Delivery Board leads the programme and has an independent chair, Bob Lane OBE.

You can view our Board meeting agendas and minutes here.

The Hemel Garden Communities programme team is led by the Programme Director and oversees the day to day requirements. The team have extensive knowledge and experience across the authorities. If you would like to get in touch with a member of the team please visit our contact us page.

Dacorum Borough Council

The Borough of Dacorum is composed of the main towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring with a population of just over 150,000. The borough enjoys an excellent location and is within easy reach of London, with the M25 nearby and train journeys taking less than 30 minutes to Euston. The council's vision is that it will work in partnership to create a borough that enables the communities of Dacorum to thrive and prosper.

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St Albans City and District Council

St Albans City and District Council is the local authority for the district of St Albans, an area serving over 140,000 people. The District covers the city of St Albans, the town of Harpenden, and a number of villages including Redbourn, Wheathampstead, London Colney, Colney Heath and Bricket Wood.

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Hertfordshire Futures

Hertfordshire Futures (formerly Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership) Hertfordshire Futures is a dynamic partnership between businesses and the public sector, driving sustainable economic growth across Hertfordshire. It is the leading voice for the county's economy, setting the strategic direction to accelerate jobs, business creation, innovation and investment.

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Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council is committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people of Hertfordshire. This means focusing on the things that matter most; that the county continues to be a place where everyone has the opportunity to live healthy, safe and fulfilling lives in thriving communities, and the precious natural environment is protected for the future.

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Hertfordshire Innovation Quarter (IQ)

Hertfordshire IQ is an Enterprise Zone creating 3 million sq.ft. of sustainable commercial space for future-facing businesses, just 30 minutes from London. It brings together the brightest thinking in agri-tech, smart construction, bioscience, gene technology, AI, robotics and big data through their innovation partners.

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Learn more about Hemel Garden Communities

Delivery Board Agenda and Minutes

A record of Hemel Garden Communities' Board Meetings, agenda's and minutes.

Our Principles

Hemel Garden Communities will be underpinned by the principles of community, quality, sustainability and inclusivity.

Timeline and Work Programme

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about the Garden Community, start here to find your answers.

Gallery

As the Garden Community programme develops we'll be posting any new images to this gallery.