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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.

Commons & Recreation Meeting 22 July 2025 @ 12:00pm

27th June 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of U60000 Taylors Lane from its junction with A38 Worcester Road to its junction with Pear Tree Drive due to new carriageway/footway development works by St. Modwens. This is expected to remain in place for 89 days and is due to commence on 27th June 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

4th July 2025 There is an emergency closure of U60018 Church Street from its junction with U60047 Christina Close to its junction with U60021 Chapel Road due to burst water main. This provision shall continue in force for a maximum of 21 days, however, it is anticipated that it will remain in force for 6 days commencing 4 July 2025. For more information click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

4th July 2025 There is an emergency closure of footpath SG-526, St Peter the Great & KP-517, Kempsey for it's entire length, due to danger to the public as a result of works on the highway. This is expected to remain in place for 21 days commencing 4 July 2025. For more information click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here. 

11th August 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of U60007 Stonehall Common from its junction with U60008 Stonehall Common for a distance of 100 metres in southerly direction due to utility works by Severn Trent Water. This is expected to remain in place for 3 days and is due to commence on 11th August 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

18th August 2025 - 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 a new customer connection by Severn Trent Water. This is expected to remain in place for 3 days and is due to commence on 18th August 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Temporary Speed Restriction - 18th August 2025 - There will be a temporary speed restriction imposed on A38 Main Road from its junction with U60013 Pixham Ferry Lane to its junction with C2056 The Nash due to development works by Walsh Construction Limited. This is expected to remain in place for 46 days and is due to commence on 18th August 2025. For more information, please click here. 

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