'Bring in salary capping for council directors'

“Thanks Martin, for the update. I am aware that was what happened - It was also alledged at the time that certain council officers - some of which are still working there givinh such legal advice were related to each other. Does anyone know if this is also true?”

“This is pure greed. Let us have more democracy and the people should vote the pay rises of ALL top people everywhere. I have often given the fat bloated public sector some stick, let me be clear, there are thousands of low paid public sector workers who do a damn good job. It's the fat cats at the top who always compare themselves to say the directors of Microsoft or IBM and use that excuse that they need the pay rise as that's what the "market is paying" who give the public sector a bad name. They never compare themselves to directors of small-medium enterprises do they?

It's another slap in the face for the council tax payers.

Basically "Anon HCC" makes a good point.”

“Paul S, totally agree!!! I work for HCC and am probably more deserving of a higher pay increase than most of the managers involved in my sector. I work facing the public daily and deal with all sorts of things that can be quite distressing at times, but what some managers seem to forget is that they have been there and no longer have to face such situations once they are part of the 'elite' and are under the 'ivory towers' - it's almost like being 'made' by the Mafia!!!! There are some good eggs amongst them but most seem to forget where they came from and quite happily watch you shovel the '***t' for the decisions they make without having to face the person you are having to upset on their directions and orders but gladly lap up the pay rises on offer. I am very interested in the outcome of the Government inspection results and the pay increases on the table for such a mighty effort put in by front shop staff compared to ridiculous amounts offered to managers that couldn't make it work without front line staff. Why not 6% each instead of 11% to them and 2.5% to us in the 'guuter' below them? Quite interesting.....”

“Personally, I support the idea of paying good salaries for excellent work. Singapore is a good example - government ministers have salaries in the millions - but the country is a success.

Don't know about the East Riding officers who may well be doing a good job. All I can say is that there are many people out there being paid a massive bonus for delivering nothing but failure; and that's just not on.”

“All the comments does not mean a thing to these people,they go into politics to feather their own nests. And from the government down they will alter nothing because it effects them.”

“this has disgusted me, I am going to write to anyone who will listen the me even the Prime Minister ....I work for the ERYC and don't even receive £12.000 per year, my food bill as gone up £20 per week my gas n electric by £45 per mth....petrol money etc . my pay increase a mere £29 per month before tax and stamp and I work from the early hours till very late at night and work on my own, travelling down country lanes and dark miserable roads.
this is imoral !!!!!! we are told its the keep them working for this council and they are good at their Jobs, for goodness sake we are talking about the second highest paid council in britain here, half of them I have never heard of !!!!!. if they can't live of what they are earning then do what most ERYC employees are doing and get a second Job or damn well leave !!!!!!”

“Chris - could it be that your job applications were binned as you addressed them to, "east yorks county councill"? You got the address wrong.
Also, weren't all ERYC posts subjected to Job Evaluation some time ago? If so, was that evaluation exercise in vain or is it that the "going rate" for the job over-rides the now unpalateable salary grades?”

“Sorry, Astonomia, but you are wrong.
There is no legal obligation to give anybody a pay increase unless it is specifically included in their contract of employment. Council employees at all levels are paid on specific pay scales which are subject to national agreement and are increased in line with inflation. There is no obligation whatsoever to award these proposed increases of up to 11%.
As you rightly state, the ERYC were bounced (intimidated might be a better word) into approving similarly absurd increases about six years ago. This was passed at a full Council Meeting with many councillors admitting afterwards that their own ignorance and timidity had caused them to vote in favour because they had been threatened by the directors with legal action if they attempted to overturn the cabinet decision.
This was entirely incorrect and should have resulted in the relevant officers being charged with misconduct but of course none of the frightened little ignoramuses who masquerade as our representatives had the brains or confidence to take such action.”

“It may be possible to vte out Parnaby and his cronies but you can't get rid of the officers who really run the show. They are gravy train civil servants there for life. Try witholding their saleries and you will be accused of constructive dismissal. Thats what happened a few years ago. The council cabinet were bounced into agreeing the increase.”

“Pete, Hull: I stated that ERYC councillors receive an AVERAGE of £300 per week. This includes many who merely have to attend a couple of meetings per week and are not allowed by their political party, who incidentally pay all of their election expenses, to speak without party permission. £300 for about ten hours including travel time is not too bad. Can you tell me which manual workers are paid £30 per hour?
All committee chairmen, vice-chairmen, portfolio holders(that's what they call themselves!) and "those with special responsibilities" receive many thousands per year more. The oh so popular Tory Leader Councillor Obe (middle names Stephen Parnaby) trousered over £40,000 last year and heaven knows how much he is getting this year.
By the way, what are the qualifications and experience required for being a councillor? Oh yes, absolutely none whatsoever!”