Oswestry groups call for town manager

Oswestry campaign groups have called for a town manager and more support for local businesses in a wishlist to Shropshire Council.

OS21, the town's civic society and CPRE members have joined together to try to get benefits for businesses and tourism from through a Section 106 agreement with the proposed new superstore and cinema development at the Smithfield livestock market.

Oswestry Coalition has now sent a letter to the unitary council calling for a town centre manager to promote the town.

Business support workshops have also been suggested as well as better signs for the town and improvements to the Gasworks bridge to help the Cambrian Heritage Railways with its project.

Red Square and Market Square were also highlighted as areas campaigners would like to see improved. Members said this could encourage an "overall improved atmosphere" to attract people.