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

Heathfield & Waldron: Events, Environment and Burials Officer

Closing Date: Noon on 25 February 2025 Hours: 30 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 24 - 28 (34,314-£37,938 pro rata) EVENTS, ENVIRONMENT AND BURIALS OFFICER Salary SCP 24 within scale SCP 24 - 28 £34,314 - £37,938 (pro ...

Seaford Town Council: Town Clerk

Closing Date: Sunday 2 March 2025 at midnight Hours: Full-time Rate of Pay: SCP 50-54 (starting £62,377 per annum) Role: Town Clerk Location: Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1HG Grade: SCP 50 – 54 (starting £62,377 per annum) In Seaford, we ...

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 ...

English Devolution White Paper update

Dear Stakeholders, Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner, has made an announcement in the House of Commons today regarding Devolution. The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that Sussex will be one of the places on the Devolution Priority ...

Employer NI

The below has been issued in the latest NALC Bulletin: Employer’s National Insurance This advice note was last updated on 6 December 2024 and was issued by our finance advisor, Parkinson Partnership LLP. This advice note explains the impact of ...

Winter Newsletter 2024

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A note from Trevor Leggo, CEO, Sussex Associations of Local Councils
  Changes at WSALC   Many of you will already be aware that certain adjustments are being made to the administration of WSALC; ...

NALC to host a free event on having a .gov.uk domain

Upcoming online event on the importance of parish and town councils having a .gov.uk domain, which will take place on 9 December 2023 between 12 pm and 1 pm. The event will discuss a .gov.uk domain, why your council should ...

Emergency Planning

Now is the time to think about your Emergency PlanAs we continue to navigate the challenges of an unpredictable world, the importance of strong emergency planning for parish and town councils has never been clearer.   We are proud to ...

SLCC Educational Trust

The SLCC Educational Trust was established to help improve access to education for those working within the local council sector and since it opened its first applications has agreed grants worth almost £7,500. Our grants have included: