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.

Notices

Bus Timetable for Worcestershire Service Number 332

Published: 3 Mar 26

To view the latest bus timetable for Worcestershire Service Number 332, and other local bus routes, please click here. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 3 Feb 26

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

Severn Stoke Flood Risk Management Scheme

Published: 22 Jan 26

The Environment Agency confirmed that funding is now secured and work can progress on the long‑awaited Severn Stoke flood defence scheme, with community engagement planned next month. Click here for more information Read More...

Police Drop-in Session - Kempsey Community Centre

Published: 14 Jan 26

Officers for the Kempsey & Alfrick Safer Neighbourhood Team will be conducting a Police Drop-in Session at Kempsey Community Centre on Thursday 22nd January 2026 between 11:00 and 12:30pm. For more information, please click here. Read More...

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Kempsey's Community Cafe Project

Published: 22 Dec 25

Discover how Kempsey’s most-requested facility is becoming reality. Learn about the community-driven café project, its pilot success, funding, refurbishment plans, and the vision to create a welcoming, sustainable hub for all residents—reducing isolation, supporting local producers, and strengthening community ties. Opening projected for early 2026. Read More...

Upcoming Events

This is happening Mondays from September. A chance to bring friends, make friends, do gaming and a fun programme of all sorts of other things with professional YMCA youth leaders each week!

 


Hall & Room Hire

 

 

Road and Footpath Closures

17th November 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of C2056 Kerswell Green from its junction with U60203 Birch Green to its junction with C2056 The Nash due to sewer works by Severn Trent Water. This is expected to remain in place for 173 days and is due to commence on 17th November 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here

2nd March 2026 - There will be a temporary closure of U60003 Brookend Lane from its junction with U60027 Brook Close to its junction with U60002 Holdings Lane due to an electricity cable replacement by Last Mile Electricity Limited. This is expected to remain in place for 22 days and is due to commence on 2nd March 2026. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

7th March 2026 - There will be a temporary closure of U60012 Bestmans Lane from its junction with A38 Main Road to its junction with U60034 Roman Road due to the utility works by Severn Trent Water. This is expected to remain in place for 2 days and is due to commence on 7th March 2026. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

11th April 2026 - There will be a temporary closure of C2208 Post Office Lane from its junction with A38 Main Road to its junction U60030 Ellsdon due to utility works by Severn Trent Water. This is expected to remain in place for 2 days and is due to commence on 11th April 2026. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

13th April 2026 - There will be a temporary closure of U60002 Holdings Lane from its junction with U60003 Brookend Lane to its junction with U60001 Broomhall Lane due to carriageway patching by WCC. This is expected to remain in place for 2 days between 13th April and 27th April. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Councillor Vacancies

 

                                      Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor