SIR – Yet again I am appalled at the salary of Kersten England, the CEO of Bradford Council; £182,064 per year with an increase of £1,820 due in April (T&A, March 15). I have read the comments of Susan Hinchcliffe and Simon Cooke and find it difficult to comprehend their thoughts in these times of austerity.

But can we now please face reality. The Chief Executive simply runs Bradford Council, whereas the Prime Minister runs the country and is paid some £30,000 less, at a mere £150,402. Let’s ask ourselves, just who has more responsibility?

Let’s find someone else who would do just as good a job and not waste monies on cycle lanes costing £29 million and City Park mirror pools costing £24 million. I am all for regeneration but at a realistic price. Let’s look after the people of Bradford & District first and foremost; then we can look at more realistic projects such as social care, school places, roads and footpaths.

Stephen Henry, UKIP Bradford & District, Oakdale Road, Shipley