In early 2023, just before the current minority Conservative administration took control of Herefordshire, the council published its “Big Economic Plan 2050” setting out a raft of ambitious goals across the local economy. linking the A49 and A465 south of the city, a Western Growth Corridor Masterplan will set out how an “enhanced” road network will “unlock crucial housing and employment growth” as the city expands westwards. Within three years, a revamped Hereford City Masterplan “will have made a visible difference in the town centre”. space providers to encourage new developments in our county”, as well as seeking investment in defence, security and agri-tech. By “focusing on a small number of strategic priorities”, the Big Economic Delivery Plan “aims to unlock sustainable economic growth, improve living standards, and position Herefordshire as a leading rural economy on the path to its 2050 vision”, it concludes.