Oswestry BID

22/10/2026

What a result for Oswestry in Bloom! 🌸🏅

Congratulations to the whole team on bringing home GOLD! Your dedication makes such a difference to our town, and it’s wonderful to see that hard work recognised. 👏💚 Oswestry In Bloom

21/10/2026

Oswestry BID Calls for Review of Traffic and Parking in Oswestry

Oswestry BID has recently brought together key Shropshire Council officers to review traffic, parking and street safety issues across the town, with the aim of identifying priorities and developing a clear plan of action.

Held on 8 October, the meeting brought together officers from Highways, Parking and Lighting. The session began with a walk around the town centre, allowing officers to see the issues first-hand, followed by a meeting to discuss the key concerns, agree priorities and consider the next steps.

The meeting marked a positive step towards developing a clearer understanding of the challenges and identifying practical ways forward.

It was agreed that a Street Safety Review should be the first step in accurately identifying potential risks and areas of concern. This should be carried out by the end of October. Following the review, a plan will be developed to highlight the key priorities and help inform the actions needed to improve the town’s streets for residents, businesses and visitors.

Adele Nightingale, BID Manager, said:

“It is only by working together that we can fully understand how the needs of our town have changed and how we can reflect those changes through a review of traffic regulations and parking arrangements. Our aim must be to make improvements that benefit local businesses and the general public, while ensuring safety remains the priority.

“I see the Street Safety Review as a positive step forward. Although there is still some way to go, bringing the relevant people together to discuss the challenges and identify solutions is an important and welcome start.”

Oswestry BID welcomes the opportunity to work constructively with Shropshire Council and looks forward to building on the discussions to help create a safer, more accessible and welcoming town centre.

19/10/2026

🚨 SHOPWATCH MEETING – HAVE YOUR SAY 🚨

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026
⏰ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Oswestry Memorial Hall – Upstairs

Join us for our next Shopwatch Meeting, bringing together local retailers and the Police to share information, raise concerns and work together to tackle retail crime in Oswestry.

What’s on the agenda?

👮 Updates on current policing initiatives
⚠️ The latest scams, shoplifting methods and emerging retail crime trends
🤝 A chance to connect with fellow retailers and discuss how we can work together more effectively
💬 Your opportunity to raise YOUR concerns directly with the Police

Representatives from the Police will be attending, so this is a great opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and discuss the issues affecting your business and the town centre.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Working together to make Oswestry a safer place to do business.

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

🚧 INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ROADWORKS – UPDATE FROM SP ENERGY NETWORKS (SPEN) 🚧

We’ve received a further update from SP Energy Networks on the ongoing works around Shrewsbury Road and Maesbury Road.

⚡ WORKS ARE PROGRESSING
The next phase is now underway, with ducting being installed along Shrewsbury Road, including around Greystones Way and Oak Drive. Cable installation and jointing works are also continuing between the Maes y Clawdd/Sub-Zero area.

🚦 WHY IS MAESBURY ROAD STILL ONE-WAY?
SPEN requested three-way temporary traffic lights at the top of Maesbury Road. However, ShropshireCouncil, as the Highway Authority, has required the current arrangement of two-way temporary signals on Shrewsbury Road, the one-way system on Maesbury Road and the closure at Fir Grove.

This is to keep traffic moving on Shrewsbury Road and prevent queues backing up towards the A483.

The arrangements also allow SPEN to work across several sections of the route at the same time, helping to progress the overall programme and reduce the need for further disruption later.

📅 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
SPEN is currently working to its published schedule. However, a potential Christmas embargo could require works to stop in early November. This has not yet been confirmed, and we’ll update businesses as soon as we know more.

We know these works are causing additional journey times and disruption for businesses, staff, customers and visitors. Thank you for your continued patience while the works progress.

🔗 Full SP Energy Networks project information and updates can be found here:
https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/powering_a_cleaner_and_greener_oswestry.aspx

15/10/2026

PR & Press Strategy for Small Businesses

Are you tired of seeing your competitors featured in the news while your business stays invisible? Do you assume PR requires a massive budget or a hired agency?

The truth is, journalists aren’t looking for big corporate budgets, they’re looking for great stories, local expertise, and real-world insights. And as a small business owner, you already have plenty of those. You just need to know how to pitch them.

Get Featured is an intensive, 3-hour interactive workshop designed specifically for small business owners. You’ll step inside the mind of a journalist, uncover your brand’s unique news angles, and leave with a finished, ready-to-send pitch email.

📍The Oswestry Memorial Hall, Oswestry,
📅Tuesday, November 3 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Turn your business expertise into newsworthy stories and leave with a ready-to-send media pitch.

13/10/2026

Ashleigh & I are taking some time out of the office this morning to put our marketing hats on with Martin & Jones Marketing at Oswestry Memorial Hall

12/10/2026

🤝✨ CONNECT WITH OSWESTRY’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY! ✨🤝

North Shropshire College is inviting local businesses to its Business Networking Event, delivered in collaboration with Oswestry BID and Oswestry Life Magazine. 💼🌟

An opportunity to meet fellow business owners, share ideas and build connections across Oswestry’s business community. Whether established or just starting out, there’s plenty of value in getting together! 🙌

📅 Wednesday 18th November
⏰ 5pm–6.30pm
📍 North Shropshire College, Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB

🎟️ Book a place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001345523335?aff=oddtdtcreator

👥 Tag a local business owner who would love to come along!

12/10/2026

Yesterday afternoon, officers received a report of a shop theft from a business in Oswestry town centre. The suspect had left the area on a bus, but officers from Oswestry Safer Neighbourhood Team quickly identified the route, intercepted the bus and located the suspect in Weston Rhyn. The individual was arrested and the stolen property was recovered.

Following the arrest officers reviewed CCTV and carried out enquires.

We remain committed to tackling shop theft and supporting local businesses. Oswestry SNT continues to work closely with retailers, town centre businesses and partner agencies, including Street Rangers, the BID and CCTV operators, to identify offenders, prevent crime and keep our town centre a safe place for everyone.

09/10/2026

A strong voice for Oswestry businesses 🤝

Our BID Manager, Adele Nightingale, welcomed Shropshire Council Chief Executive Tanya Miles for a walk around town to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Oswestry businesses.

Closer partnership working means better communication, stronger relationships and a voice for our businesses in both long-term decisions and day-to-day matters.

As Adele said: “Collaborative working is vital to the economic growth of our town.”

We’ll continue to champion our levy payers and work with partners to help Oswestry thrive.