A COUNCIL’S eight most senior officers are to receive pay rises of around £10,000 and more.

A decision backed by a majority of Monmouthshire County Councillors will see its chief executive Paul Matthews receive a pay rise of £9,792 over the next two years taking his salary to £141,000 in the 2026/27 financial year.

Deputy chief executive Peter Davies, who is also the most senior financial officer, known as the section 151 officer, will see his pay increase as well.

The band A rate will rise from £100,854 in April 2024 to £112,000 in April 2026 with pay points one to three for the post increasing to £114,000 and £116,000.

The council’s two strategic directors Will McClean and Jane Rogers, who are responsible for education including the economy and social services, respectively, will see their salaries rise to £103,000 a year and £104,500 respectively by April 2026.

Chief officers for law and governance, James Williams, and place, Craig O’Connor, will see their salaries increase to £106,000 over the same period while two........

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