The chief executive of Redbridge council has announced that he will resign next year.

A replacement is being sought after Roger Hampson said he will step down after 15 years on June 30, 2016.

Mr Hampson, who has worked in local government since 1986, started working part-time in the role last year.

According to the TaxPayers’ Alliance town hall rich list 2013, in the tax year of 2011/12 he was paid a total of £223,478

Mr Hampson said in a statement: “I have given this long notice so that the search for a new chief executive, and the transition, can be well managed.

“The council faces a huge challenge over the coming years as it seeks to protect service provision and support the most vulnerable in the borough, in the face of a sustained programme of government cuts and significant demographic pressures.

“I will leave behind a council well placed to meet the challenge.

"We have begun an ambitious transformation programme, have a strong history of delivery and innovation, and most of all have very capable staff at all levels.

“I know that they will all continue to do the best for the borough.

"I remain as dedicated as ever to Redbridge and look forward to the coming year.”