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

Employers NI Update

As you will know there were significant changes to employers national insurance contributions in last week’s budget. We have been pressing MHCLG officials for clarification and after initially saying they thought our councils would be compensated they emailed us yesterday ...

Hailsham Town Council: Responsible Finance Officer

Closing Date: 9am on 25th November 2024 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: £42,403 to £45,441 pa (SCP Range 34-37) Location: Hailsham, East Sussex – Hybrid working optionSalary: £42,403 to £45,441 pa (SCP Range 34 – 37) ...

Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions

AS the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware and avoid collisions with animals on rural roads. There are estimated to be more than 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions across the UK every year, and ...

Consultation: enabling remote attendance and proxy voting at council meetings

Today (24 October), the Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, announced in her speech to the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, the launch of a government consultation on enabling remote attendance and proxy voting ...

Rayner: Bullying Councillors could face suspension

Councils could soon be able to suspend members who violate codes of conduct and will no longer be required to publish the home addresses of councillors, the Deputy Prime Minister told the Local Government Association (LGA) conference. In the keynote ...

Pay rates agreed!

The Local Government Association has informed us that the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) has agreed on pay rates applicable from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Some of the key information includes:

Hailsham: Maintenance Operative

Closing Date: 9am on 11th November 2024 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 7-10 (£24,294-£25,545 p.a.) Hailsham Town Council Location: Hailsham, East SussexSalary: SCP Range 7 - 10 (£24,294 to £25,545 pa) PermanentHours:37 hours per week (Summer ...

Lingfield Parish Council: Clerk Vacancy

Closing Date: TBC Hours: 26 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 24-28 (£31,099 - £34,723) pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications Clerk Job advert 2024Download ...