Seven council staff in Herefordshire on over £100,000

The Chief Exec of Herefordshire Council took home over £177,000 last year.

The latest 'Town Hall Rich List' has been released - for up to last April - with Alistair Neill amongst seven council staff in Herefordshire earning over £100k.

Including his pension contribution, Mr Neill made £177,000.

• Chief Executive - £177,000
• Undisclosed - £147,500
• Director for Children and Families - £146,000
• Director for Adults and Communities - £143,000
• Director of Economy and Place - £143,000
• Undisclosed - £117,500
• Chief Finance Officer / Section 151 Officer - £117,000

John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Taxpayers facing huge and hated council tax rises want to know they are getting value for money from their local authority leadership.

"At the onset of the coronavirus crisis, thousands of town hall officials were taking home huge sums. While councils were plunged into tackling the pandemic, many staff will have more than earned their keep, but households have nevertheless struggled with enormous and unpopular council tax rises.

"These figures shine a light on the town hall bosses who've got it right, and will enable residents to hold those who aren't delivering value for money to account."