Sandwell Council top pay scales show disparity
Sandwell Council has defended its record employing of ethnic minorities after it was revealed only two black and Asian people are among its 46 top bosses.
By George Makin
Published
The massive race gap came to light in a Freedom Of Information (FOI) request showing the make up of the council’s workforce by pay scale and ethnic origin.
Councillor Maria Crompton, deputy leader of the council, said: “Diversity really matters, both to me and the council.
"Our new cabinet of councillors has more councillors than ever before from black and ethnic minority backgrounds – five in total – and this is something I am very proud of.
"We know that the more diverse our workforce is, the better we can reflect the people who live and use our services across Sandwell.
