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

Hadlow Down Parish Council: Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Closing Date: 17:00 on Friday 2nd October 2026 Hours: 65 hours per month (equivalent to 15 hours per week) Rate of Pay: SCP 29-36 (£21.34 - £25.26 per hour) HDPC Clerk and RFO advert [Sept 2026]Download ...

Crowborough Town Council: Responsible Financial Officer

Closing Date: 29 September 2026, 12:00 noon Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: SCP 37-41 CTC-RFO vacancy (Sept 26)Download ...

LGR Update from NALC

Dear colleagues, The government is set to announce a review of the Local Government Reorganisation programme. The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner MP, is due to make a statement to the House of Commons ...

NALC publishes updated local government pay scales for 2026/27

The National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services has agreed a 3.3% increase in pay rates and allowances applicable from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. NALC have published an updated advice note that sets out the revised ...

Hailsham Town Council: Post Office and Banking Hub Clerk

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 14th September 2026 Hours: Part-Time (please see vacany details below) Rate of Pay: (SCP4) £13.05 per hour – pay award pending JOB ADVERT – HAILSHAM POST OFFICEDownload Post Office and Banking Hub Clerk part-time JD ...

Seaford Town Council: Assets and Facilities Compliance Officer

Closing Date: 16th August 2026 Rate of Pay: £30,518pa – £32,597pa For more information, see here: https://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/ ...

Alfriston Parish Council: Clerk & RFO

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026. The Council reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be found. Hours: 25 hours per week Rate of Pay: Up to £26 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Alfriston ...

Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council: Clerical Officer

Closing Date: Noon on 6th August 2026 Hours: 16 hours per week (Wed-Fri) Rate of Pay: Salary SCP 18 within scale SCP 18 - 23 £31,537 - £34,434 (FTE) Salary SCP 18 within scale SCP 18 - 23 £31,537 - ...

Calls for Government to reconsider unpopular plan for council reorganisation

EAST Sussex leaders have called on ministers to urgently reconsider plans to move 23,600 residents into an expanded Brighton & Hove. Whilst most of East Sussex will stay together allowing strong partnerships to continue, the Government has announced that the ...

Hailsham Town Council: Manager for the James West Community Centre

Closing Date: 4pm on 6 August 2026 Hours: 30 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP (13-16) £29,064 – £30,518 pro rata for part time hours For more information and details on how to apply, see here: https://www.hailsham-tc.gov.uk/town-council/staff-member-vacancies/ ...