The new chief executive of Rotherham council could be paid up to £40,000 more than the outgoing boss, because of 'negative publicity' from the grooming scandal. The council will now offer up to £200,000 to candidates, rather than the £160,000 enjoyed by former chief boss Martin Kimber. He left in December after a council report said 1,400 children had suffered horrific sexual abuse over a 16-year period. The new chief executive of Rotherham council could be paid up to £40,000 more than the outgoing boss . The rest of the cabinet resigned in February, after a Government report said the council was 'not fit for purpose' and 'in denial' about exploitation, mainly of white girls by men of Pakistani origin. HR chief Phil Howe said: 'Due to recent negative publicity, it may be necessary to consider additional incentives.' Councillor Caven Vines, leader of the Ukip group, said he was uncomfortable with the idea.
New chief executive may require 'additional incentives' to take the role .
The Rotherham council will now offer up to £200,000 to CEO candidates .
Its former boss stepped down in the wake of damaging council report .
The report showed 1,400 children had suffered horrific sexual abuse .