Are you looking for co-working space or pop-up retail opportunities in Oswestry?

We want you to have your say on proposals to support the small and start up independent business community of Oswestry.

The Future Oswestry Group has been successful in securing funding to regenerate Oswestry town centre from the High Street Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) government-funded programme managed by Historic England.

The HSHAZ seeks to regenerate town centre working with business and local communities through the repair/refurbishment of historic assets, together with developing arts and cultural events to improve their attractiveness for local communities/business together with wider investment and tourism opportunities.

As part of the successful funding application for Oswestry town centre, the proposal included a ‘flagship project’ to support local business in their development together with encouraging wider networking between business/supply chains.

The working vision of the Oswestry Heritage Action Zone Flagship project is:

To support the small and start up independent business community of Oswestry to start up, grow and thrive through the establishment of a business hub in Oswestry town centre, creating a venue for community, culture and collaboration.

To help test this, local businesses and residents are being asked to help with a number of key questions which will help to inform and shape the project.

The findings of the survey will help to assess the need for a dedicated space which could be supported through a contribution of HSHAZ funding to develop such a flagship.

It would therefore be really appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to answer these questions.

The questionnaire can be accessed here:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Oswestry/