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
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 ...
Good Councillor’s Guide to Website Accessibility
NALC has launched its Good Councillor's Guide to Website Accessibility. Learn more here: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/resource/new-nalc-guide-helps-parish-and-town-councils-meet-latest-website-accessibility-standards.html ...
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 ...
NALC New Engaging Parliament Toolkit
We’ve launched a new Engaging Parliament Toolkit to help you build stronger, more effective relationships with MPs and other parliamentarians. This practical, easy-to-use resource gives you everything you need to:
- Engage confidently with decision-makers
- Champion your community's priorities
- Influence ...
Internal Audit Forum
Essential actions to make sure that the 2026 Internal Audit runs smoothly: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/resource/internal-audit-forum-essential-actions-to-make-sure-that-the-2026-internal-audit-runs-smoothly.html ...
Spring Newsletter 2026
Please click on the following link to read our Spring Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/2466e3143916/salc-newsletter-launch-8977418?e=dd0916c64a ...
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 ...