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
Section 137
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed us of an increase in the Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2026/27 financial year. The new limit is £11.60 per elector, up ...
Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council: Town Clerk
Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 23rd January 2026. Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: NJC scale SCP 33 – 58 (£44,075 - £80,821), dependent on experience and qualifications Town Clerk Job Description and SpecificationDownload Application-FormDownload ...
ESALC Winter Newsletter 2025
Please see the following link to read our Winter newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0bd3ee42e3e4/salc-newsletter-launch-8977009?e=dd0916c64a ...
Legionella Compliance Training 2026
If you’re responsible for a building, rental property, school, parish council or workplace, you have a legal duty to manage Legionella risks. Dee Thornton offers a training course that gives you the exact steps you must take to stay legally ...
Assertion 10
NALC have launched a brand-new Assertion 10 Hub, providing parish and town councils with a comprehensive collection of tools, guidance and policies to help strengthen governance and compliance with the new Assertion 10 of the Annual Governance Statement. The hub ...
Create or update a local plan using the new system
New guidance has just been published by the government: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/create-or-update-a-local-plan-using-the-new-system ...
CiLCA 2026
Details are now available for those keen to begin their CiLCA qualification in 2026. For further information, see the link below. 2026 CiLCA Information - SussexDownload ...
Emergency & Resilience Planning
Being prepared for storms and the cold will disrupt power, water and other essential services is imperative in supporting the local community of your parish or town council. Being able to access the most vulnerable and being able to implement ...