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
Seaford TC: Policy & Risk Officer
Closing Date: 6th July 2025 Hours: 30-37 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 21-25 (Starting salary £32,115 per annum full time equivalent or calculated pro rata for part time hours) Policy & Risk Officer Location: Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 ...
Seaford TC: Senior Committee Clerk
Closing Date: 6th July 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 16-20 (starting £29,572 per annum) Senior Committee Clerk Location: Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1HG Hours: 37 hours per week Grade: SCP 16 - 20, STC Grade ...
Withyham Parish Council: Parish Clerk
Closing Date: 11th July (12 noon) Hours: 20 hours per week with scope for additional hours in future Rate of Pay: £38,628-£41,511 (FTE) Clerk VacancyDownload Draft Clerk JD 2Download Person Spec Parish Clerk DRAFT 2025Download ...
Hailsham Town Council: Maintenance Operative
Closing Date: 30th June 2025 Hours: Full-time Rate of Pay: SCP (7-10)(£25,584 - £26,835) MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE Hailsham Town Council is looking for a full-time Maintenance Operative, joining an established team responsible for maintaining and repairing a broad range of Council-owned ...
Invitation for your views on plans for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex
Dear Stakeholder, We are writing to invite your views on plans for local government reorganisation in East Sussex and would welcome your initial response by 30 June if possible. No doubt you’re aware of the government’s intention to introduce a ...
ESALC Summer Newsletter 2025
Please see the following link for our latest newsletter edition: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=758552d7e424e82dc09757c98&id=b88e09f751 ...
The Big Lunch 2025
The Big Lunch for Councils - Supporting and enabling residents to take part and encouraging more people to join in with The Big Lunch can lead to a boost in local volunteering, engagement and an increased sense of belonging – ...
ESALC Clerks Networking Day
We are pleased to confirm details of the ESALC Clerks Networking Day on 22nd May which will take place at Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, TN21 0XG. East Sussex member Clerks are kindly invited to arrive at 10am for ...
Update to Model Standing Orders
We have updated Model Standing Order (England) 18 to comply with new procurement legislation and ensure consistency with our Model Financial Regulations. The changes are to 18.a.v, 18.c, 18.d, and 18.f. We've also updated Model Standing Order (England ) 14 ...
Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation
20th March 2025 Dear colleague, Our cabinet today agreed a plan setting out progress on developing a proposal for a single tier of local government in East Sussex. As things stand, a single unitary council on the existing boundaries of ...