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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.

Upcoming Meetings

There are currently no upcoming meetings.

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.

17th April 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of part of the Link Footpath F60036 Church Street (between no. 42/44) from it's junction with U60023 St Mary's Close to it's junction with U60018 Church Street due to footway reconstruction by WCC. This is expected to be in place for 14 days and is due to commence on 17th April 2025. For more information, please click here. To view the proposed diversion route, please click here

28th April 2025 - There will be a temporary closure of part of C2220 Old Road South from it's junction with U60013 Pixham Ferry Lane to it's junction with U60014 Meadow Closet due to drainage/flood alleviation by WCC. This is expected to be in place for 5 days and is due to commence on 28th April 2025. For more information, please click hereTo view the proposed diversion route, please click here.

Notices

Are you power cut prepared?

Published: 7 Apr 25

With named storms passing through more regularly, it’s good to be prepared for potential power cuts. Whatever the conditions, National Grid is there to keep the lights on and support you 24/7. For more information, please click here. Read More...

West Mercia PCC Newsletter

Published: 28 Mar 25

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

New Community & Sports Centre

Published: 27 Mar 25

The Parish Council, in conjunction with our architects Calfordseaden LLP, have submitted the plans for the new Community & Sports Centre at Old Road South / Pixham Ferry Lane to Malvern Hills District Council for planning approval. You can find the details on the MHDC Planning website or by using this link here. Read More...

Kempsey Parish Council Update - Kempsey Times

Published: 3 Mar 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...

Hall & Room Hire

 

 

Councillor Vacancies

 

                            Vacancy for a Councillor to be filled by co-option