Shocking figures have revealed that Northumberland County Council is paying 20 high-up employees more than £100,000 a year - the highest of any council in the North East.
The data, collected as part of the Town Hall Rich List 2022 by the TaxPayer's Alliance, revealed a remuneration package paid to the former adult services and community director totalled £572,916.
This was the third highest payment made to any council member of staff in the country and the highest in the north of England. A remuneration package is the complete bundle of pay, benefits and perks given to an employee.
