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
Legionella Compliance Training 2026
If you’re responsible for a building, rental property, school, parish council or workplace, you have a legal duty to manage Legionella risks. Dee Thornton offers a training course that gives you the exact steps you must take to stay legally ...
Assertion 10
NALC have launched a brand-new Assertion 10 Hub, providing parish and town councils with a comprehensive collection of tools, guidance and policies to help strengthen governance and compliance with the new Assertion 10 of the Annual Governance Statement. The hub ...
Etchingham Parish Council: Charity Trust Coordinator
Closing Date: 12pm on Sunday 28th December 2025 Hours: 10 hours per week Rate of Pay: £28,142 - £30,024 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for part time) ...
Create or update a local plan using the new system
New guidance has just been published by the government: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/create-or-update-a-local-plan-using-the-new-system ...
CiLCA 2026
Details are now available for those keen to begin their CiLCA qualification in 2026. For further information, see the link below. 2026 CiLCA Information - SussexDownload ...
Emergency & Resilience Planning
Being prepared for storms and the cold will disrupt power, water and other essential services is imperative in supporting the local community of your parish or town council. Being able to access the most vulnerable and being able to implement ...
Haywards Heath Town Council: Town Clerk
Closing Date: 5pm on 22nd December 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: NJC scale SCP 46 – 49 (£68,053 - £74,454), dependent on experience and qualifications The Town Clerk will serve as the Head of Paid Service ...
Reforms to the statutory consultee system – consultation now open
The consultation runs until 13 January 2026 and can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system ...
Local Government Reorganisation Proposals – Consultation
In case you haven’t seen yet, the local government and homelessness minister today announced consultations on two proposals from principal councils in East Sussex:
- Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council, Hastings Borough Council, Lewes District Council and Rother ...
Rye Town Council: Town Clerk & RFO
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 7th December Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: £46,142 - £52,413 – depending on experience and qualifications - followed by annual cost of living increases. For more information, see here: https://ryetowncouncil.gov.uk/rye-town-council-are-recruiting-town-clerk-and-rfo/#more-4077 ...