East Sussex Association of Local Councils

East Sussex Association of Local Councils (ESALC) represents the interests of its 102 member Local Councils across East Sussex. ESALC is affiliated to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).

The role of the Association is to encourage, represent, advise, and train its member councils. Our goal is to ensure that the voice of the first tier of local government is heard across the county and by the Government.

Latest News & Updates

Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation

20th March 2025 Dear colleague, Our cabinet today agreed a plan setting out progress on developing a proposal for a single tier of local government in East Sussex. As things stand, a single unitary council on the existing boundaries of ...

Heathfield & Waldron PC: Clerical Officer

Closing Date: Noon on 8th April 2025 Hours: 23 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 21 within scale SCP 18-23 (£30,559-£33,366 pro rata) Salary SCP 21 within scale SCP 18 - 23 £30,559 - £33,366 (pro rata) 23 hours ...

ESALC Spring Newsletter 2025

Please click on the following link to read our latest newsletter which covers devolution, VE Day 80 and affordable housing. https://mailchi.mp/c569975c4f77/salc-newsletter-launch-8975629?e=dd0916c64a ...

Crowborough Town Council: Town Clerk

Closing Date: 9th April 2025 at 12pm Hours: 37 hours per week (plus evenings) Rate of Pay: Starting salary between £62,377- £76,277
Are you looking for a job which makes a difference? Where you can play a key role in ...

Update to Financial Regulations

The Model Financial Regulations have been updated because of The Procurement Act 2023 and The Procurement Regulation 2024, which came into effect last week. The changes are to Model Financial Regulations 5.4, 5.7 and 5.11.   ...

Chalvington with Ripe Parish Council: Clerk & RFO

Closing Date: 28th March 2025 Hours: 7 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 31-34 (£20.98-£22.22.65) per hour depending on qualifications and experience Chalvington with Ripe Parish Council (CWRPC) is seeking applications from experienced candidates interested in undertaking this varied ...

Devolution – the consultation is open!

Dear Colleagues, The government has today launched its public consultation ‘Establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.’ This consultation will run until 13 April. It asks specific questions about the nature of ...

Polegate Town Council: Facilities Manager

Closing Date: 5pm on 28th March 2025 Hours: 20 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP Range 25 - 27 (dependent on experience) £18,990 - £19,968 per annum, (£18.26 - £19.20 per hour) plus benefits Vacancy Facilities Manager 20 Hours ...