Businesses in Oswestry have highlighted concerns around national insurance costs, recruitment struggles and business rates at meetings with North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan.
21 Aug 2025
Oswestry BID (Business Improvement District) have extended their Street Rangers service following additional funding from the Home Office through their “Hot Spots Programme”.
5 Sept 2024
The Bank Holiday Weekend saw a packed out sandy spectacle on Festival Square at The Beach.
28 May 2024
The Bank Holiday Weekend in Oswestry saw a packed out sandy spectacle on Festival Square as The Beach completed its three day stint.
1 Jun 2023
Planned enhancements to Church Street, Oswestry have faced a series of challenges, say the town’s Business Improvement District, but they will go ahead.
28 Feb 2023
Oswestry BID (Business Improvement District) has secured a second term following a successful ballot.
16 Nov 2022
A major overhaul of four Oswestry alleyways is set to begin next week helping to give the town centre a boost.
3 Mar 2022
A consultation giving people the chance to shape the future of Oswestry has been launched by Shropshire Council – with residents, visitors and businesses urged to have their say.
9 Feb 2022
Four alleyways in Oswestry are set to be transformed – bringing them to life and helping regenerate the town.
13 Jan 2022
An aspirational vision for the future of Oswestry will be presented to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet next week, ahead of a six-week consultation anticipated to start in February.
12 Jan 2022
Oswestry Business Improvement District has commissioned a new printed map and guide to the businesses located on the town’s Industrial Estates and Business Parks.
13 May 2021
A new free WiFi service has launched covering the central areas of Oswestry town centre.
14 Apr 2021
A masterplan vision for Oswestry is just the beginning of a project to drive aspirations and thinking about the future of the town.
18 Feb 2021
Plans to collectively shape the future of Oswestry have taken a major step forward after Shropshire Council appointed an urban practitioner to help guide the scheme.
2 Oct 2020
Councillors and business leaders have welcomed news that Oswestry is set to receive £700,000 of government funding to help tackle empty properties and enhance the heritage of the town.
30 Jun 2020
Plans are being drawn up to ensure that Shropshire’s market towns are ready and able to welcome shoppers and visitors as businesses start to re-open.
14 May 2020
Specialist companies are being invited to bid to produce a masterplan that would support the development and growth of Oswestry, and create a vibrant town for residents, business and visitors.
16 Apr 2020
Shropshire’s specialist orthopaedic hospital has pledged its support to the new One Oswestry Cup scheme.
21 Oct 2019
