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Oswestry Rural Parish Council 

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The website for Oswestry Rural Parish Council

Welcome to the website for Oswestry Rural Parish Council where you can find out about the activities of the Council and information about the parish.
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Oswestry Rural Parish is divided into 5 wards: Maesbury with Aston Ward with 580 electors, Morda with Sweeney Ward with 1,548 electors, Rhydycroesau with Llanforda Ward with 197 electors, Sychtyn Ward with 84 electors and Trefonen with Treflach Ward with 1,021 electors making a total electorate of 3,430 (electoral figures taken from the 2016 electoral register).

Parish councils are closest to the people. As the first tier in local government a parish council is an elected body made up of councillors who are volunteers. Parish councils are responsible for the most local matters. They raise funds through a “precept”  which is collected with the council tax each year  and is spent on improving facilities and services for local people.

Parish councils were first created under the Local Government Act 1894 and as they are created in law, they can only act within the law by exercising those powers and functions, which have been conferred on them by Statute (i.e. Acts of Parliament).


The Tony Cheetham Community Service Award for 2022

has been awarded to Will Baker in recognition of the voluntary work he carries out in Maesbury Marsh.  He regularly cuts the grass verges and keeps the locality tidy and in good condition.  Thanks Will and congratulations.

Will (pictured right) receiving his award from Chairman, Cllr. Martin Jones.


The Queen's Green Canopy

In honour of the Queen's Jubilee year the Parish Council has planted 3 trees in Trefarclawdd cemetery, two Oak trees and one Cherry tree.


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History, Charm & Community Spirit

Latest Parish News

The Tonys' Community Service Award

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December 2024
The Tonys' Community Service Award

Memebers of Oswestry Rural Parish Council were delighted to present The Tonys' Community Service Award 2024 jointly to John Evans and Rebecca Greenham at its meeting on 28 November 2024.

The winners were presented with certificates by Vice Chairman Cllr Martin Bennett.  

Ministerial Response

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November 2024
Minsterial Response

Following an invitation from the Parish Council to The Minister for Energy, Michael Spanks MP, to attend a Public Meeting on the Vyrnwy Frankton Connection a letter of response has been received.  

The letter is attached

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