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

English Devolution White Paper update

Dear Stakeholders, Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner, has made an announcement in the House of Commons today regarding Devolution. The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that Sussex will be one of the places on the Devolution Priority ...

Hailsham Town Council: Finance Assistant

Closing date: 6th February 2025 at 5pm Hours: 30 hours per week Rate of pay: £26,835 to £28,163 p/a post will be pro rata (SCP Range 10 – 13) Location: Hailsham, East Sussex – with hybrid working option Salary: ...

Selsey Town Council: Governance Administrator

Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: Starting salary of £25,584 (SCP 7) Selsey Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team as a Governance Administrator. This full-time ...

Parish Clerk & RFO: Whatlington Parish Council

Closing Date: 17th February 2025 Hours: 4 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP24-26 (£17.79 - £18.72 per hour) We are looking for someone who is motivated and organised, with excellent administration, bookkeeping, IT and communication skills to join our ...

Laughton Parish Council: Clerk & RFO

Closing Date: 27 January 2025 Hours: 10 hours per week Rate of Pay: £17.79 - £19.66 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. We are looking for someone who is motivated and organised, with excellent administration, bookkeeping, IT and communication skills to ...

Lewes Town Council: Venue Manager

Closing date: 9am on 27 January 2025 Hours: Full-time Rate of Pay: SCP 26-28 Appointment of a Venue Manager (Full Time) Salary Scale SCP: 26 - 28 (starting at £36,124per annum) Plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme Have ...

Employer NI

The below has been issued in the latest NALC Bulletin: Employer’s National Insurance This advice note was last updated on 6 December 2024 and was issued by our finance advisor, Parkinson Partnership LLP. This advice note explains the impact of ...

Winter Newsletter 2024

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A note from Trevor Leggo, CEO, Sussex Associations of Local Councils
  Changes at WSALC   Many of you will already be aware that certain adjustments are being made to the administration of WSALC; ...

NALC to host a free event on having a .gov.uk domain

Upcoming online event on the importance of parish and town councils having a .gov.uk domain, which will take place on 9 December 2023 between 12 pm and 1 pm. The event will discuss a .gov.uk domain, why your council should ...

Emergency Planning

Now is the time to think about your Emergency PlanAs we continue to navigate the challenges of an unpredictable world, the importance of strong emergency planning for parish and town councils has never been clearer.   We are proud to ...