A COUNCIL has defended its recruitment policy after it was accused of wasting taxpayers’ money on a “ludicrous non-job”.

Hertfordshire County Council was one of a number of local authorities nationwide to feel the wrath of the Daily Mail this morning in an article called: Revealed: Labour's crazy town hall 'non-jobs'.

It bemoaned the alleged recruitment bonanza of the previous Labour government, which is alleged to have wasted millions of pounds on positions such as “Roller Disco Coach”, "Walking Co-ordinator" and “Access to Nature Officer”.

Hertfordshire County Council was highlighted for an advert for a Head of Participation and Partnership – a £42,000 a year post to encourage young people to play musical instruments.

The council, which has agreed plans to slash spending by some £200million over the next four years, defended the position. A spokesman said: “The music service's head of participation and inclusion is an established post, responsible for helping disadvantaged children and young people to enjoy and experience music.

“The holder of the post is a senior staff leader in the nationally recognised and award-winning Hertfordshire Music Service, which teaches 25,000 children across the county."

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