At the annual Mayor Making on Monday 19 May 2025, Councillor Rosie Radford was formally elected as Mayor of Oswestry for the 2025–2026 civic year.
The title of Mayor, dating back to 1673, is traditionally elected annually by the Council based on a seniority list, with each new Mayor continuing the historic legacy of leadership in the town.
Rosie brings a long-standing dedication to public service and a passion for Oswestry to this prestigious role. She has lived in Oswestry for 34 years after moving from North Wales. In this time, she has become deeply involved in the town’s civic life.
She was elected to represent Cambrian Ward as councillor in 2018 and has served as Chair of the Markets and Town Centre Committee, leading initiatives to revitalise the town centre and support local businesses.
In addition to her civic roles, Rosie has spent 18 years working in the NHS contributing to community health and, more recently, supporting young people through outdoor education. She is an active volunteer with local food-sharing initiatives and works to reduce food waste while helping to support vulnerable members of the community.
During her mayoral year, Rosie is committed to empowering the people of Oswestry, building stronger relationships, and raising money to support the many groups and individuals who volunteer their time and energy to improving life for others. A key focus will be supporting local survivors of domestic abuse by raising funds for free counselling sessions.
Rosie said: “My hope is that I can continue to contribute to the wonderful, vibrant community I will be representing. I want to shout about Oswestry and help make it an even better place for my daughters and the next generation of families and communities here.”
Rosie is passionate about strengthening Oswestry’s connections with other Shropshire towns. She believes that by sharing resources and expertise, towns can tackle common challenges such as transport, sustainability, and community development. She is particularly keen on improving transport options for more sustainable and accessible travel between towns.
Excited about Oswestry’s thriving cultural scene, Rosie always feels a sense of pride and joy when the Food & Drink Festival opens, when the first balloon is fired up at the Balloon Carnival, and when the first ride arrives at Christmas Live. To her, these events embody the spirit of Oswestry – a welcoming place full of life and great community spirit.
Rosie will be supported by her two daughters as Mayoral Consorts for the year. She is looking forward to meeting as many people as possible during her time in office. If you would like to extend an invitation for an event you have coming up, please email: sandratrevor@oswestry-tc.gov.uk.
Cllr Jonathan Upton will be Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 civic year.
Mayor of Oswestry Cllr Rosie Radford.
