The Talbot Loses a Wall
Kempsey’s historic pub, The Talbot, has been granted planning permission to rebuild part of its beer garden wall – after the original quietly gave up and […]
A Very Merry Christmas – and a WhatsApp “Don’t!” for Kempsey
It’s Christmas Day – a time for turkey and trimmings, mince pies in the afternoon and heartfelt messages to family and friends. For many of […]
Kempsey Parish Council – November 2025 Minutes
Three hours, one pump track, several committees, and a surprising amount of crushed stone The November meeting of Kempsey Parish Council took place on Monday 10 […]
No Need to Panic – The Shops Are Only Closed for One Day
A gentle reminder as Christmas approaches: the shops are only closed for one day – Christmas Day. There’s no need to overbuy everything in sight or […]
After Weeks of Criticism, KPC Puts on a Show of Action: Councillors and Volunteers Clean Up Pixham Ferry Lane
For weeks, Kempsey residents have been raising concerns about wasteful spending, missed deadlines, stalled projects, and a growing pattern of FOI refusals and blocked transparency. […]
What’s Next at KPC – Infrastructure Committee Meeting: 15 December 2025
Kempsey Parish Council will hold its next Infrastructure Committee meeting on Monday 15 December 2025. This committee covers many of the practical issues that affect everyday […]
Pump Track Delayed… Again: Full Council Votes to Kick Skatepark Progress Back to Committee – Chaired by the Same Councillor Who Pushed the Delay
Last night (Monday 8th December) at Full Council, the long awaited Kempsey Skatepark / Pump Track tender document finally made it onto the agenda. This should have […]
Another FOI Refusal: Parish Council Says It Can’t Provide Information on the £14,000 “Community Café” Project
In yet another blow to transparency, Kempsey Parish Council has refused a second Freedom of Information request – this time for details surrounding the proposed Community […]
Kempsey Parish Council Says It Can’t Answer FOI Requests… Despite Nearly £100,000 a Year in Staffing
Kempsey Parish Council has issued its latest refusal to a Freedom of Information request – this time regarding the long delayed Pixham Ferry Lane project, […]
Keeping Your Home Secure Over the Christmas Period in Kempsey
Christmas in Kempsey is a time of lights, family, community, and celebration – but it’s also, unfortunately, a time when burglary and opportunistic crime tend […]