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.

Councillor Vacancies

 

                            Vacancy for a Councillor to be filled by co-option                                 

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.

Upcoming Meetings

There are currently no upcoming meetings.

Notices

PACT Meeting - 25th February 2025

Published: 11 Feb 25

The next PACT meeting will be held at Kempsey Community Centre on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 12.30 pm. Doors open at 12:00pm, everybody is welcome. To view the agenda, please click here. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 5 Feb 25

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

Daffodil Planting

Published: 28 Jan 25

Please be mindful of the daffodils that have been kindly planted by a group of volunteers when parking around the village. Signs have been put up to indicate where the daffodil bulbs have been planted, so please take care not to remove these signs and avoid parking in these areas. Thank you for your cooperation. Read More...

Agreed Budget 2025-2026

Published: 27 Jan 25

To view the agreed budget for 2025/26, please click here. Read More...

Free 90 Minute CPR & Defibrillator Training

Published: 27 Jan 25

Heartstart Malvern is offering free 90 minute CPR and defibrillator training at Malvern Theatres - Studio One on Friday 14th February 2025. For more information, please click here. Read More...

South Worcestershire Development Plan Review - Examination Arrangements

Published: 15 Jan 25

The Secretary of State has appointed Planning Inspectors Philip Lewis MA MRTPI and Elaine Worthington MTP MUED MRTPI IHBC to conduct an Examination into the soundness and legal compliance of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. For more information, please click here. Read More...