Welcome to our Parish Council website. We hope that you will find everything you need.

Kempsey is a large and diverse parish in South Worcestershire covering 1307 hectares (5 sq. miles). It now has a population exceeding 4300 in 1750 households. The Parish comprises of Kempsey village plus the settlements of Green Street, Kerswell Green, Stonehall, Baynhall, Napleton, Broomhall, and Clerkenleap.

Kempsey is surrounded by open, tranquil countryside. On its western boundary is the River Severn and its Hams, which are very rare Lammas land. On its southern boundary are Ashmoor Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Normoor Common, and Kerswell Common. On the eastern boundary, we have, Kempsey Common and Stonehall Common. Community facilities in the Parish include a small doctor’s dispensing surgery, Church, village shop and Post Office, farm shop, Primary School, Youth Centre, Parish Hall, Playing Field, Community Centre and six Public Houses.

There are a wide range of businesses in Kempsey: everything from one person working from home, through to larger companies.

Road and Footpath Closures

3rd March 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of U60000 Taylors Lane from its junction with C2055 Norton Road for 400 metres in a westerly direction due to new development works by St. Modwen Homes. This is expected to be in place for 103 days and is due to commence on 3rd March 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

16th June 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of C2055 Norton Road from its junction with U6000 Taylors Lane for 40 metres in a southerly direction and 60 metres in a northerly direction, as well as a temporary closure of U6000 Taylors Lane from its junction with C2055 Norton Road for 10 metres in a westerly direction due to carriageway resurfacing associated with new development by St. Modwen Homes. This is expected to remain in place for 5 days between (20:00-6:00) and is due to commence on 16th June 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion routes, please click here and here.

Hall & Room Hire

 

 

Councillor Vacancies

 

                            Vacancy for a Councillor to be filled by co-option                                 

Notices

PACT Meeting - 27th May 2025

Published: 12 May 25

The next PACT meeting will take place on Tuesday 27th May at 7:30pm at Kempsey Community Centre. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Come and hear what's happening in the Parish and have your say. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 1 May 25

To read the latest issue of the Kempsey Times, please click here. Read More...

Applications for an Independent Lay Member of the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel

Published: 28 Apr 25

Applications for an Independent Lay Member of the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel are invited from members of the public. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 16 May 2025 For more information, please click here. Read More...

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 25 Apr 25

To view the latest PCC newsletter from West Mercia Police, please click here. Read More...

Are you power cut prepared?

Published: 7 Apr 25

With named storms passing through more regularly, it’s good to be prepared for potential power cuts. Whatever the conditions, National Grid is there to keep the lights on and support you 24/7. For more information, please click here. Read More...

New Community & Sports Centre

Published: 27 Mar 25

The Parish Council, in conjunction with our architects Calfordseaden LLP, have submitted the plans for the new Community & Sports Centre at Old Road South / Pixham Ferry Lane to Malvern Hills District Council for planning approval. You can find the details on the MHDC Planning website or by using this link here. Read More...