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

Laughton Parish Council: Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer

Closing Date: 29th May 2026 Hours: 10 hours per week Rate of Pay: £17.79 - £19.66 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Laughton PC Vacancy May 2026Download Job Description & Person Spec 2026Download Application Form Laughton PCDownload ...

Your council could receive a £1,000 funding boost this May

Tesco and funding platform easyfundraising have teamed up to support local communities, with £1,000 funding pots available this month. During May, when councillors, residents and supporters shop online with Tesco or F&F Clothing via easyfundraising, your council can receive monetary ...

Holiday records: Are you meeting the new requirements?

From WorkNest: Are your holiday records up to date? From 6 April 2026, employers are legally required to keep detailed records of annual leave and holiday pay. It’s a significant shift that has flown under the radar for many organisations ...

Farnham Town Council: Town Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer

Closing Date: 15 May 2026 Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: £74,454 to £82,852 (LC4 55-60) FTC Job Pack 2026 FINALDownload Application Form 2026Download ...

Delay to local government reorganisation

On 25 March 2026, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, wrote to the leaders of East Sussex and Brighton and Hove councils to inform them that he has not yet ...