The Kemp Town Society – Conservation, Community, Culture

Latest News

Including development and planning issues, details of the AGM and minutes plus details of any forthcoming events.

The City of Brighton and Hove Commemorates Antarctic Pioneer

The City of Brighton and Hove is to commemorate Edward Bransfield R.N. (1785-1852), the navigator and explorer who discovered Antarctica…

Drop in sessions to view Black Rock proposals

Plans are being produced to revitalise the Black Rock site, which has lain empty for four decades. There are dedicated…

Black Rock Development

Following enquiries from some members about the current state of Black Rock and correspondence about it with our 3 local…

Kemp Town Information Boards

Presented at this year's AGM, the Society is using the Alex Bruce Legacy to fund five (educational permanent A1 external)…

The 4th Grand KTS Quiz Night

Friday 25 October 2019 at EF, 1-2 Sussex Square, 6.30 for 7. Robert Snell makes a welcome return as quizmasterStart…

Brighton Marina proposal targeted for October Planning Meeting

KTS has been advised the Brighton Marina proposal (BH2019/00964) is being targeted for October's Planning Committee meeting. A comprehensive assessment…

ePetition to clean up Kemptown

There is a petition running until 24 June on the Brighton and Hove City Council website. If it is signed…

Winston Carmichael painting at the Brighton Museum

Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex, from the Sea John Wilson Carmichael (1799–1868). Many thanks to René Dee of Chichester Terrace…

Madeira Terrace Restoration – Collaboration Meeting 9 May 2019

Madeira Terrace is changing and this is your opportunity to be part of what happens next. Brighton & Hove City…

The Kemp Town Society (KTS) is the charitable society formed to conserve the unique Grade 1 listed Kemp Town Estate on Brighton's eastern seafront in East Sussex.

Why Become a Member

Membership of the Society helps ensure you will be first to hear news of developments and proposals affecting the estate and its surroundings. The Society is committed to building strong, positive links with the Council, developers and other heritage organisations to make sure that the collective voice of its members is heard. Annual membership costs from £10 per household.

Conservation

The Society is dedicated to protecting and promoting Thomas Read Kemp's wonderful and unique seaside estate. The Committee monitors all local planning issues and applications and has a representative on the Council's Conservation Advisory Group which makes planning recommendations to the Council.

Events

The Society holds social and cultural events throughout the year to build a strong and active community. Members have free entry to the annual summer garden party and have first chance to buy tickets to all other events.