Conservation. Community. Culture

Registered Charity Number 1146155

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Latest News

Including development and planning issues, details of the AGM and minutes plus details of any forthcoming events.
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2020 AGM
The Society’s Annual General Meeting, delayed from May, will now be held on Saturday October 3rd at 10.30am. To ensure…
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Patio Garden Competition – Winners announced!
Overall Winner: 50a Sussex Square Lucy and Mark Dean Runner Up: 7/8 Sussex Square Mark Tucker
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Brighton Gasworks public consultation
Please visit the consultation online at www.brightongasworks.co.uk where you can see the initial ideas for the redevelopment of the site and leave…
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Kemp Town Information Boards Launched!
Suddenly, on May 28th, we woke to discover that the Information Boards were already going up! All the boards on the…
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The Garden Party 2020
Sadly, even with the lockdown slightly easing, this year's "spotty" Garden Party planned for June 27th is now cancelled. Social…
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Coronavirus Support
If you are self-isolating due to Covid-19 the Sussex Square & Lewes Crescent Mutual Aid Network can help with: picking…
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St George’s Concert
A dozen players of the BYO String Ensemble came to give an early evening concert on Saturday 8 February, continuing…
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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…
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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…
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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.

Who's Been Living in My House

A record of the history of the residential occupation of the Kemp Town Estate since its inception to 1970.

www.kemptownestatehistories.com

The Committee

The committee meets regularly in order to supply The Society’s voice on behalf of the membership and to act or react to many issues.
Simon Smith
Simon Smith

Chairman

    Vaughan Rees OBE
    Vaughan Rees OBE

    Vice Chairman

      Keith Paulin
      Keith Paulin

      Treasurer

        Jayne Paulin
        Jayne Paulin

        Secretary

          Vanessa Minns
          Vanessa Minns

          Editor Who’s Been Living in My House

            Ann Wroe
            Ann Wroe

            Newsletter Editor, Garden Party

              Jill Sewell
              Jill Sewell

              Blue Plaques Committee

                Michael Bedingfield
                Michael Bedingfield

                Conservation Advisory Group

                  Adam Liversidge
                  Adam Liversidge

                  Membership

                    Contact Us

                    Please contact us by post, email, or by completing the contact form below.
                    Address
                    Flat 1, 9 Sussex Square Brighton, BN2 1FJ
                    E-mail: enquiries@kemptown-society.org.uk

                    Newsletter

                    Download our latest (Autumn 2020) Newsletter View all our earlier newsletters here
                    Blue Plaques

                    The Society monitors all blue plaques around the estate and has a dedicated representative.
                    The latest blue plaque unveiling was for Minnie Turner at 13 Victoria Road, Brighton.

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

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