Devon fire chief's pay rises above £200,000 despite councillor objections

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:37 · Archive

Devon's fire chief Gavin Ellis has received a pay rise that pushes his salary above £200,000.

Devon's fire chief Gavin Ellis has had his pay increased to over £200,000. The decision prompted questions from three councillors during the vote, though the proposal was ultimately approved.

The rise comes amid potential wider forthcoming reforms to how staff across the fire service are paid. The concerns raised by councillors suggest debate over executive pay levels within the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

How it is being reported

• Devon fire chief salary pushed past £200k despite budget pushbackDevonLive · 2 Oct, 14:25
• Devon and Somerset fire chief’s pay tops £200,000 despite councillors’ concernsExmouth Journal · 1 Oct, 13:37

In this story: Gavin Ellis · Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service · Devon

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