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

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/ ...

Hailsham Town Council: Maintenance Operative

Closing Date: 4pm on 31 July 2026 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: (SCP Range 7-11) £26,403 to £28,142 per annum For more information and details on how to apply, please see here: https://www.hailsham-tc.gov.uk/town-council/staff-member-vacancies/ ...

East Sussex Association of Local Councils Limited

Agenda for a Board Meeting on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 10.30am ESALC agenda 26th March 2026Download ...

Statutory Sick Pay reforms

The latest Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reforms are now in force – and they bring significant changes to how employers manage sickness absence and payroll. From day-one payments to new eligibility rules, getting this wrong could mean compliance risks, payroll ...