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

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 ...

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 – ...

Seaford Town Council: Senior Projects & Facilities Officer

Closing Date: Midnight on 11 May Hours: 15 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 21 - 25 (starting SCP 21, £13,019 per annum when calculated pro-rata) Are you an experienced project officer looking for an opportunity to apply your ...

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 ...