Oswestry Town Council is calling on residents, community groups and businesses to get involved in a landmark project that will shape the future of the town for generations to come.
The council has agreed to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan – a community-led document that, once adopted, will carry real legal weight and directly influence planning decisions on homes, businesses, green spaces and more across Oswestry.
Mayor Cllr Jonathan Upton said: “The Neighbourhood Plan will stand as one of the most significant pieces of work the town has undertaken in a generation. This is a genuine opportunity for local people to have a real say in how Oswestry develops, and I would encourage as many people as possible to come along and find out more.”
The plan will be shaped by a Steering Group of community groups and local residents, and the council is looking to recruit members from the community. While the plan will reflect local priorities and ambitions, it will also be subject to independent examination by a planning inspector to ensure it meets national planning requirements – meaning it will be both ambitious for Oswestry and grounded in what is achievable.
The process is expected to take around three years, with a community referendum at the end. If a majority of voters approve it, the plan’s policies will become the legal basis for planning decisions in Oswestry.
The council is hosting a community meeting later this month to launch the project and begin recruiting Steering Group members:
Neighbourhood Plan for Oswestry – Community Meeting
Monday 22 June 2026, 6.30-8.30pm
Hope Church, English Walls, Oswestry SY11 2NR
Mayor Cllr Jonathan Upton added: “Whether you care about housing, green spaces, transport, or simply the character of your community, this is your chance to act. Don’t miss your chance to help write it.”
All are welcome to attend. Representatives may come on behalf of organisations or businesses that cannot send someone directly.
To reserve a place, email: corriedavies@oswestry-tc.gov.uk by Monday 15 June 2026.
