We work in a vulnerable sector.
A good working environment can quickly turn into a toxic one. Protect yourself with the ULCS.
Not Only for Clerks
Membership is open to anybody employed by a Local Council in England or Wales
Protection
Help and support with bullying, harassment, contract disputes, internal staffing complaints, redundancy threats and much more
Exceptional value
Only £60 per year, with instalment options available for smaller councils on request
Join Hundreds of fellow council staff
Help when you need it from experts in the field, working to
- Protect Clerks, Assistant Clerks and all other Local Council Employees
- Take action to prevent bullying in the sector
- Impose sanctions on Councillors repeatedly breaching the code of conduct
- Esure a fair pay rate: all employers to adopt the NJC rates of pay for Clerks.
- Better pensions: adoption by all employers of the LGPS pension scheme.
Why Choose the ULCS?
Access to a dedicated Employment Support Officers (ESOs) – fellow staff members who will be familiar with our sector and can offer:
- Guidance & advice regarding employment law
- Remote or in-person representation at meetings
- Help and support through dispute and complaints processes
In April 2026 the Committee of the Association of Local Council Clerks voted to extend membership to all Local Council staff, not just Clerks and Assistant Clerks. The Union’s name changed.