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

Peasmarsh Parish Council: Clerk & RFO

Closing Date: 5pm on 19th March 2026 Hours: 45 hours per month Rate of Pay: £16.37- £20.29 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Peasmarsh Parish Council - Clerk-RFO advert-Feb-2026Download Peasmarsh PC-Job-Spec-Person-Spec-2026Download Application-FormDownload ...

Ducks in a Row – social media

Please see the following links for training packages for clerks delivered by Ducks in a Row: Clerk training packages (1)Download Clerk info sheetDownload ...

Martyn’s Law

The Home Office has asked NALC to share the below products to raise awareness of Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism [Protection of Premises] Act) which legally commences from April 2027. If the link doesn’t automatically open, please press control on your ...

NALC publishes new devolution case studies resource for parish and town councils

NALC have published a new online resource showcasing practical case studies on devolution from parish and town councils across England. https://www.nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-publishes-new-devolution-case-studies-resource-for-parish-and-town-councils.html ...