Conservation. Community. Culture

Registered Charity Number 1146155

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Including development and planning issues, details of the AGM and minutes plus details of any forthcoming events.
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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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Black Rock Development
Following enquiries from some members about the current state of Black Rock and  correspondence about it with our 3 local…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
Vaughan Rees OBE
Vaughan Rees OBE

Vice Chairman

vicechairman@kemptown-society.org.uk

    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

        blueplaques@kemptown-society.org.uk

          Michael Bedingfield
          Michael Bedingfield

          Conservation Advisory Group

          cag@kemptown-society.org.uk

            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 (Spring) 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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