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.

Councillor Vacancies

Road and Footpath Closures

13th November - There will be a temporary closure of C2220 Old Road South, Kempsey, from its junction with U60013 Pixham Ferry Lane to its junction with U60014 Meadow Close due to carriageway patching. This is expected to remain in force for 3 days and is due to commence on 13th November 2023. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

23rd November - There will be a temporary closure of C2220 Squires Walk from its junction with A38 Main Road to its junction with U60016 Squires Close due to footway reconstruction. This is expected to remain in force for 2 days and is due to commence on 23rd November 2023. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

27th November - There will be a temporary closure of C2220 Old Road South from its junction with U60013 Pixham Ferry Lane to its junction with U60014 Meadow Close due to carriageway resurfacing. This is expected to remain in force for 3 days and is due to commence on 27th November 2023. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here

Notices

PACT - Partners and Communities Together

Published: 6 Nov 23

The next PACT meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at Kempsey Community Centre at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7:00. Everybody is welcome. Read More...

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 6 Nov 23

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

Waste and Recycling Collection - Christmas 2023

Published: 16 Oct 23

To view the proposed changes to your waste collection over the Christmas period, please click here. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - October 2023

Published: 2 Oct 23

To read the latest update from the K-LINKS magazine, please click here. Read More...

Demand Responsive Transport Pilot Scheme

Published: 12 Sep 23

Please note that the Demand Responsive Transport pilot scheme is now up and running. For more information, please click here. Read More...

Post Office Lane Appeal Decision

Published: 30 Aug 23

The long-awaited appeal decision on the proposal for up to 30 dwellings on land at Post Office Lane has now been received. To read more, please click here. Read More...