Ben Dempsey
The positive choice for Sussex Mayor
What is the Sussex Mayor?
The Sussex Mayor is a new role being introduced by the Government in May 2026. The Mayor will have powers for transport, the economy, planning, housing, and more, covering the area from Chichester in the west to Rye in the east, and from Crawley in the north to Brighton in the south.
The election for the new Mayor will be held on 2nd May 2026, and with LibDems winning across Sussex in 2024 and 2025 we can deliver real change by electing Ben
Ben's ambition for Sussex
Ambitious for Sussex's future
Protecting our environment
Better transport
Ben Dempsey - A local champion for Sussex
Ben Dempsey grew up in Haywards Heath and has lived in Sussex for most of his life. He now works on UK nature restoration for a large wildlife organisation and has a PHD in nature conservation from the University of Sussex.
He was previously a senior leader in humanitarian organisations, including Save the Children, managing major budgets, leading teams and working in conflict zones such as Gaza.
Ben has served as a Mid Sussex District Councillor. He now lives in Ditchling with his children and wife, who is an NHS doctor. A Brighton & Hove Albion supporter, he enjoys walking on the Downs with his golden retriever, Alba.
