Welcome to our new 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.

Public Consultation 3rd-4th February 2024 - NOW CLOSED

Please click here to view the plans for the new Community and Sports Centre 

The consultation period has now closed. Feedback to be announced soon.

Councillor Vacancies

Harriett Baldwin MP


Road and Footpath Closures

1st-19th April 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of U60011 Draycott Lane from its junction with A38 Main Road to its junction with C2056 The Nash, due to carriageway patching by WCC. This is expected to remain in force for 1 day between 1st-19th April 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

15th April 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of C2055 Norton Road from its junction with A4440 Norton roundabout to its junction with U60000 Taylors Lane due to carriageway resurfacing by GN Groundworks Ltd. This is expected to remain in force for 2 nights (20:00-06:00) between 15 April 2024 and 17 April 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

29th April-20th May 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of A38 Main Road from its junction with U60003 Brook End Lane for a distance of 600 metres in a northerly direction due to carriageway resurfacing by WCC. This is expected to remain in force for two nights (19:00-6:00) between 29th April and 20th May 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

13th May 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of C2220 Old Road South from its junction with U60014 Meadow Close to its junction with U60013 Pixham Ferry Lane due to carriageway reconstruction remedial work by M V Kelly Ltd. This is expected to remain in force for two days and is due to commence on 13th May 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Upcoming Meetings

There are no upcoming meetings scheduled at the moment.

Notices

Kempsey Home and Property Security Roadshow

Published: 15 Apr 24

Free specialist security advice from the Malvern Hills and Wychavon Community Safety Team on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at the Parish Hall. For more information, please click here. Read More...

PACT Litter Pick - 21st April 2024

Published: 2 Apr 24

The next village litter pick will take place on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 2:00pm, starting at the Parish Hall. Litter pickers, refuse sacks and hi-viz vests will be provided. For more information, please click here. Read More...

PACT - Partners and Communities Together

Published: 20 Mar 24

The next PACT meeting will be held on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at Kempsey Community Centre at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7:00. Everybody is welcome. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - March 2024

Published: 18 Mar 24

To read the latest update from the Kempsey Times, please click here. Read More...

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 26 Feb 24

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

Demand Responsive Transport Service Expanded

Published: 7 Feb 24

Please note that the Demand Responsive Transport service has been expanded. For more information, please click here. Read More...