The Sussex Community Foundation undertook the following Cost of Living Survey to identify the pressures being felt by VCSE organisations across Sussex. The aim was to gain more information and data to shape their funding priorities to ensure they provide the necessary support required for the coming autumn and winter Read more…
Councillor qualification – running a B&B? We were asked about a scenario where a candidate wished to be co-opted to a council and was basing their qualifying condition under s.79 of the Local Government Act 1972 (the 1972 Act) on the fact they operated a B&B in the parish. They Read more…
Minutes of a Meeting of the Wealden District Association of Local Councils held in the Green Room in the Civic Centre in Uckfield on Wednesday 12th October 2022 at 7.00 pm 1. Present: Councillors Keith Stevens (Chairman, Wartling), Robert Nathan (Hartfield), Deveda Redman (Mayfield and Five Ashes), Martyn Garrett (Crowborough), Read more…
We are keen to encourage councils to use village halls and community buildings as havens of warmth. The below example of Fairlight Parish Council’s approach is a great example of what you could be doing in your parish.
Dear Clerk, As quarter three draws to a close, we wanted to issue another newsletter and focus on a few topics which we hope you will find informative and useful. Operation London BridgeThis has been an unprecedented time and we appreciate the extra pressure that Operation London Bridge will undoubtedly Read more…
We are delighted to help spread the word regarding the East Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation Event 2022 which is being held by Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP) in partnership with East Sussex County Council. Please see below and the attached for further information. We are delighted to let you know Read more…
The decision has been made to continue with the QGC as a memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The flyer has been updated accordingly; to receive a copy please email Emily at admin@esalc.co.uk
Working in partnership with ESALC, Breakthrough Communications are delighted to announce their new programme of communications and compliance-focused training courses for parish and town councils across East Sussex. From community engagement to social media, interpersonal skills to brand new data protection courses, Breakthrough Communications have refreshed their courses with latest Read more…
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