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

11th November 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of C2208 Green Street from its junction with C2208 Fox Lane to its junction with U60002 Roman Road due to footway reconstruction by WCC. This is expected to remain in force for 5 days and is due to commence on 11th November 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

11th November 2024 - There will be a temporary closure of U60003 Brookend Lane from its junction with U60002 Holdings Lane to its junction with U60027 Brook Close due to bridgework maintenance by WCC. This is expected to remain in force for 5 days and is due to commence on 11th November 2024. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Notices

Proposed Planning Reforms - Parish Council Response

Published: 14 Oct 24

The government is proposing to reform the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) together with other changes to the planning system. To view the Parish Council's response to the public consultation, please click here. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 10 Oct 24

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

Preparing for a Flood and Protecting Your Property

Published: 4 Sep 24

Gocompare have put together a helpful guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property. To find out more, please click here. Read More...

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 2 Sep 24

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

Annual Parish Meeting - Chairman's Report

Published: 20 May 24

To view the Chairman's report from the Annual Parish Meeting, please click here. Read More...

A Community Builder Project Update

Published: 20 May 24

To view the latest update from the Community Builder, please click here. Read More...