Six council staff in Monmouthshire on over £100,000

The Chief Exec of Monmouthshire County Council took home over £143,000 last year.

The latest 'Town Hall Rich List' has been released - for up to last April - with Paul Matthews amongst six council staff in Monmouthshire earning over £100k.

Including his pension contribution, Mr Matthews made £143,712.

• Chief Executive Officer - £143,712
• Undisclosed - £112,000
• Chief Officer: Children & Young People - £105,542
• Chief Officer: Social Care, Safeguarding - £104,076
• Chief Officer: Enterprise - £102,610
• Chief Officer: Resources & Acting Section 151 Officer - £100,810

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.”