Dan Peters 04 August 2025

Fire and rehire advice behind director's suspension

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A dispute over a controversial fire and rehire tactic is at the centre of the suspension of a Worcestershire CC director, it is understood.

Director of economy and infrastructure John Hobbs, who has been in the role for almost two decades, has been suspended on full pay for almost three months. He was paid a salary of £147,997 in 2024-25, with total remuneration coming to £192,849.

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