Welcome to the New Gorsley village web site.
To the hundreds of people that pass through it every day this small village is little more than an inconvenient speed restriction, as they rush to and from the M50 motorway. To the community of some 360 households that have made their home here, it's much more than just a small village.
Situated in the heart of the countryside of rural South Herefordshire and straddling the border with Gloucestershire, Gorsley is surrounded by woodland and overlooked by Linton Ridge and May Hill with the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds visible in all but the worst weather. A labyrinth of lanes and paths connect a disparate collection of cottages, houses and small holdings, spanning two Counties and with two Parish Councils.
Derived from the old english word Gorstleye meaning "Gorse field", and with a somewhat dubious early history, Gorsley has become a thriving and picturesque village with an interesting and sometimes surprising past.
Work on the B4221 is now expected to start on January 25th and last until January 29th 2010. See below for more details.
The Parish Council meeting due to take place on Wednesday 13th January 2010 will now take place on Monday January 25th 2010
The B4221 will be closed from Kilcot Inn/Kews Lane Junction to Christ Church Gorsley from 4th to 8th January 2010 for resurfacing. (Work has been delayed due to freezing temperatures). Gloucestershire Highways have promised that diversion notice will be placed on the M50 and A40 to ensure that through traffic does not use the country lanes. ANYONE wishing to use the road to gain access to houses along the route MUST STOP AND INFORM THE GATEKEEPER (Who will be stationed at each end). It is illegal to drive though the barriers and unfortunately too many non residents do it so all cars that drive though without stopping will be reported to the Police.