Conservation.
Community. Culture.
Registered Charity Number 1146155
Upcoming Events
The Kemp Town Society (KTS) is a charitable organisation dedicated to conserving the unique Grade I listed Kemp Town Estate on Brighton’s eastern seafront. This website provides a free source of information for residents and the wider community.
Members benefit from personalised support and advice on a range of matters relating to the Estate. If you are making a specific enquiry, please confirm your membership when contacting us.
If you are not yet a member, we warmly invite you to join. The minimum annual donation is £15 per household. By becoming a member, you help strengthen the Society’s voice and support the shared knowledge and expertise within our community.
Please note. The communal gardens at the heart of the Estate are managed separately by Jonathan Rolls Property & Estate Management on behalf of the Kemp Town Enclosures. All enquiries regarding garden access, including replacement keys, should be directed to them.
Why Become a Member
Becoming a member means you stay informed about developments and proposals that may affect the Estate and its surroundings. The Society works closely with the Council, developers and heritage organisations to ensure the collective voice of residents is heard.
Membership starts from just £15 per household per year.
Conservation
The Society is dedicated to protecting and promoting Thomas Read Kemp’s unique seaside Estate.
The Committee actively monitors local planning applications and plays a role in shaping decisions through representation on the Council’s Conservation Advisory Group.
Events
The Society hosts a range of social and cultural events throughout the year, helping to build a strong and connected community.
Members enjoy free entry to the annual summer garden party and priority access to tickets for other events.
Conservation
Meet Our Committee
The Committee meets regularly to represent the Society’s members, ensuring their collective voice is heard and responding to issues as they arise.
Anne Boddington
Chairwoman
Anne is an architect and cultural geographer with over 40 years’ experience in Higher Education. Formerly Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities and a senior leader at the University of Brighton, she is Professor Emerita of Design Innovation at Kingston University, where she led Research, Business and Innovation.
Now working independently as a consultant, coach and mentor, Anne supports institutions with strategic planning, organisational development, research, quality assurance and international partnerships. A former Trustee and Deputy Chair of the Design Council, she currently chairs the Art & Design Sub-Panel for the UKRI Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the Design Council’s Learning & Research Committee. Her experience also includes working with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UKRI, museums and the wider cultural sector.
Professor Samer Bagaeen
Professor Samer Bagaeen is Professor and Head of Town Planning. Samer has worked across higher education, the private and public sectors and is a Design Council Expert, contributing to the Council’s Design for Planet Mission. Samer is an elected Trustee of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Chair of the RTPI’s Policy, Practice & Research Committee in 2025. He is Chair of the RTPI’s International Committee and served as a Trustee and Policy Council Member at the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA).
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.
Who’s been living in my house?
A historical record of the residential occupation of the Kemp Town Estate from its inception to 1970
Visit the ‘Who’s been living in my house?’ website to explore.