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

20th January 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of U60012 Bestmans Lane from its junction with A38 Main Road for around 360 metres due to drainage work/flood alleviation by Worcestershire County Council. This is expected to remain in place for 5 days and is due to commence on 20th January 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Upcoming Meetings

Notices

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...

Preliminary Budget 2025-2026

Published: 9 Dec 24

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

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 4 Dec 24

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

PACT Meeting - 25th February 2025

Published: 25 Nov 24

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. Agenda to follow. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 8 Nov 24

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

West Mercia Police Safer Neighbourhood Team

Published: 4 Nov 24

To view contact details for your Safer Neighbourhood Team, please click here. Read More...