Deputy Mayor

Deputy Mayor of Shrewsbury - Councillor Keith Roberts

Keith is originally from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.  He moved to Shrewsbury when he joined the Police service in 1980.  He originally lived in police quarters but soon moved to Castlefields.  He quickly developed a love for the town and realised that he wanted to make it his home.  He bought his first house in Radbrook Green in 1982 just around the corner from where he and his family still live.

Keith served with the Police in Shrewsbury and Market Drayton before being posted as a rural officer based at Bayston Hill Police station.  It was during this time that he met and married Catherine who was also a serving Police officer.  He retired from the Police in 2001 following an injury on duty.

Keith was elected to Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council in 2007 to represent the Copthorne and Radbrook ward.  He then successfully stood for re-election in 2009 and now represents Radbrook on Shrewsbury Town Council and Shropshire Council.  He was a Governor at Meole Brace C of E Infant school for several years and continues that role at the newly formed Meole Brace C of E Primary school where Catherine works as a Teaching Assistant.  Keith and Catherine have two teenage children who have been educated locally.

All the family are involved in local groups, particularly the Scout & Guide movements.  They all believe that giving young people as many opportunities as possible is the key to building a responsible future generation.