EIGHT county council bosses have been included in a local authority 'rich list' for earning more than £100,000 last year.

The hefty six-figure salaries at Worcestershire County Council included chief executive Paul Robinson who was paid £179,000.

Expenses, other payments and pension contributions pushed the total to £230,327 for the year - the most at the authority.

The figures, for the 2019/20 financial year, have been compiled by the Taxpayers' Alliance as part of its latest 'rich list' findings.

John Hobbs, the council's director for economy and infrastructure responsible for roads, public transport and planning, took home £131,910 with pension contributions and other payments pushing the total to £169,100 for the year.

Andrew Spice, director for commercial change and responsible for services such as procurement, communications, human resources and property, was paid £121,910 last year with other payments and pension contributions making a total of £156,510.

The council's chief financial officer Michael Hudson took home £108,243 with expenses, other payments and pension contributions pushing the figure to £138,875.

Four 'undisclosed roles' at the council were paid between £102,500 and £172,500 last year and whilst not paid a 'salary', the figures show the roles cost £172,500, £132,500, £107,500 and £102,500.

Three teachers were paid more than £100,000 according to the council's annual statement of accounts and five 'non-teachers' were paid between £100,000 and £175,000.

Richard Taylor, the county council's assistant director for human resources, organisational development and engagement said: "The council publishes its approach to the payment of our workforce via its pay policy statement as required by the Localism Act as approved by full council in February 2019. We remain committed to being open and transparent about pay and information on chief officer remuneration is available within our pay policy and our annual statement of accounts on our website."