AN OSWESTRY town councillor has called on her fellow members to approve her proposal to make use of a government scheme to employ two young people.

The proposal was put forward by Councillor Olly Rose, who wants the town council to take on two young people, using Chancellor Rishi Sunak's kickstart job scheme.

In her motion, Cllr Rose believes by doing so, Oswestry Town Council will be showing it is a model for employment in the town, and show others the way forward.

Her proposal said: "That the clerk, in consultation with the Mayor and chairman of finance and general purposes committee investigates, and if appropriate employs two young people for a period of six months under the kickstart job scheme announced by the Chancellor recently.

"This would enable two young people at risk of long-term unemployment to gain important work experience and provide a model for other local employers.

"The work placement for these young people could be as part of the council's manual team or office based. Applications for the scheme are expected to open as early as August and to continue for most of 2021.”

The idea will be discussed at the meeting, which is still being held remotely on Zoom from 7pm.

Meanwhile, Shropshire councillor Steve Davenport will also address the meeting, providing an update on the various initiatives promoting sustainable transport in the county.

Other items on the agenda include an appeal for funds from Erica Moss, from Oswestry Memorial Hall and a report on Central Car Park.

The meeting link is https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/87615515742 and the meeting ID is 87615515742.