If you care about our
city, this is your home
The Regency Society is the oldest amenity and conservation society in Brighton and Hove and a registered charity.
If it affects the physical environment, we're involved – from consultation on key planning matters to a range of educational initiatives designed to inform and inspire everyone who cares about the quality of life in this exceptional city.
Bubbling up, our 2013 garden party
New You asked for an earlier time for our annual garden party, so this year's celebration of the great English summer starts at 4pm on Saturday 29 June. You said you enjoyed Marine Square (as the pictures show), so we're back again. The price of tickets is still just £10. Read more...
Three classic Italian cities
New: waiting list What makes a city? The Regency Society's 2014 tour to Italy takes in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city centres of Urbino, Ravenna and Ferraro to explore the power of great town planning and visit remarkable if less well-known old and new buildings in towns of the Marche and the Po valley. Read more...
Annual review 2012
Boxed in by broadband proposals
The Society has objected to a government proposal to allow telecommunications provider to install cabinets and poles without permission anywhere except in sites of special scientific interest. Read more...
Ideas to improve our seafront
Greater investment in maintenance, better transport links, more toilets and showers and an extension of café culture beyond the stretch between the piers – these are just a few overarching suggestions from the Society to Brighton & Hove City Council in response to their draft seafront strategy. Read more...
Constitutional changes
The special general meeting on 6 February voted unanimously to approve minor changes to the constitution. The main change permits the election of trustees of the Society for three years, rather than one, so that we can ensure better continuity and planning. You can download details of the changes here.
Making waves with architecture
New A revised proposal for the Port ZED development at the Aldrington Basin end of Shoreham harbour has won the support of the Regency Society, on the grounds of its innovative design, green credentials and the pressing need for new homes. Read more...
Look to the past for models of future development
New The town planning of the 19th and early 20th century could serve as inspiration for developments such as Toads Hole Valley in the 21st century, suggests David Robson. Read more...
Regeneration for City College
Brighton and Hove City College has drawn up ambitious plans for regeneration and redevelopment, including the demolition of Pelham Tower and the creation of new public spaces. Read more...
No planning permission required
The Society has responded fully to a consultation on proposals to extend permitted development rights, supporting the exemption of conservation areas. Read more...
Fresh vision for the seafront
Our seafront is a world famous magnet for visitors and crucial to the economy of Brighton and Hove – and a new draft strategy delineating six distinct zones from Hove Lagoon through to Saltdean aims to keep it that way. Read more...
Restaurant plan for Chapel Royal
The owners of the vaults beneath the Chapel Royal want to turn their property into a restaurant – which means excavating the historic cellar and adding an external stairway. Read more...
Local buildings worth protecting
The local list of heritage assets in Brighton and Hove that aren’t already included in the national listings compiled by English Heritage is being updated in 2013. We're compiling a list of suggestions to submit to the council and we'd welcome your ideas too. Read more...
Major event for 2014
New You told us the REGENCY SOCIETY WEEKEND was great fun, you learned a lot – and you and want us to stage another major event. We'd love to hear your ideas. Read more...
Free National Trust and English Heritage day passes
Thanks to our friends at Civic Voice, every Regency Society member can get a free day pass for the National Trust and another for English Heritage properties. Read more...
Regency Society Weekend
More than 200 delegates, 17 speakers, five guided walks, two evenings at the Royal Pavilion, 17 speakers, a recital of Regency music, two book signings and an intriguing insight into what the Regency did for us (women's knickers, cesspits and urban design were among the answers) – we had a fantastic time and learned a lot. Four galleries of pictures are now available.
