A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Ms Stewart has worked at Tameside council since 1994 under the role of borough solicitor and deputy chief executive, before becoming director of governance in 2010 and pension fund director in 2016. At a full council meeting on Tuesday, she was officially welcomed into the role, in which she will be paid184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. Her appointment was unanimously approved at the full Tameside Council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. -. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience member's 'compassion', steps down "So I am pleased that we will all be working in partnership with Sandra to get through this as she shares our vision to make a difference for the people of Tameside. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Mr Pleasant was responding to comments made by a Conservative voter on BBC's Question Time, where a clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government was a "disappointment". Steven Pleasant, the head of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, made the remark about an audience member on the BBC's Question Time before last month's local elections. Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. Pleasant, who had run the council since 2009, was also the authoritys returning officer and oversaw the local elections on 5 May despite anger from the areas Conservatives. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 795 talking about this. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will now be the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. The report said the breach was aggravated by its proximity to the local elections six weeks later, which Pleasant went on to run as returning officer, but concluded that no further action was required. For more of today's top stories, click here. However, a report by the council concluded that he had breached the statutory code for local authority publicity, in which officials must remain strictly impartial. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Tameside Council chief executive, Sandra Stewart, added: I am proud to have worked for Tameside for more than 25 years and feel honoured to have been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. It was a direct swipe at Tameside Council Chief Executive and returning officer Steven Pleasant. Evolution is crucial in any business andPublic Sector Executive is no different. 2023 BBC. Words provided by Cantium Business Solutions, editorially reviewed by Publi How can data help the public sector? The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. Structure; . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. I want to thank all the incredible people who have personally supported me over the years and made my career in Tameside such a tremendous journey and finally to wish you all the very best for the future.. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Read about our approach to external linking. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. Something went wrong, please try again later. Yet despite these relentless challenges, we still retain our compassion and commitment to support some of the most vulnerable families fleeing Syria and other war torn countries,who need support from us to cope with the trauma they have experienced and in trying to put their lives back together. Something went wrong, please try again later. Coun Liam Billington, Tory member for Stalybridge South, said: People will be asking today where is the accountability in this report. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. In an urgent item voted through at an extraordinary meeting of the town hall this week, councillors were told that the previous long-standing chief executive, Steven Pleasant MBE, had resigned without giving them time to find a replacement. Integration? 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He added: Im very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will now be the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. We all know local authorities face difficult times with significantly reducing budgets. 'You got enough to kill someone only need one in right place': Manchester gangsters' gun and drugs supplier jailed for nearly two decades, 'F*** him, let him bleed out': Faces of the merciless mob who hunted down and killed Manchester dad in the street, Four people were found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson and another was convicted of manslaughter, LIVE: Key moment for Awaab's Law campaign as MPs discuss Bill - latest updates from the Commons, Vital law changes following M.E.N. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. ", Ms Stewart said: "I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. As chief executive she will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have the responsibility as Tameside's place-based lead for health and care integration. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. What's he waiting for? Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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On this weeks episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by th Peter Kyle MP: Its time to say thank you this Public Service Day. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Read about our approach to external linking. The report by Tamesides monitoring officer, Sandra Stewart, stated: A politically restricted officer, such as pre-eminently a statutory officer, must not express themselves publicly in a way that appears to have the intention of affecting public support for a political party.. This related to a message he posted on Twitter ahead of the local elections, which has since been deleted. Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. "So I am pleased that we will all be working in partnership with Sandra to get through this as she shares our vision to make a difference for the people of Tameside. Steven said ' I am honoured to receive this award on behalf of all of us across Greater Manchester and the Northwest, who have been working alongside the Home Office and UNCHR, to support vulnerable people and children seeking asylum. The Council paid an (i) The Chief Executive holds a joint role, also covering the role of Chief Accountable Officer for Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). HoweverCounLiam Billington, the Conservativeshadow first deputy for finance and performance said they now need a fresh pair of eyes from outside the borough to deal with the issues that Tameside is facing. 0161 342 3172. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 0161 342 3779. His salary is in line with the chief executives of many other large local authorities but higher than the prime ministers 164,000 a year. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. At a full council meeting on Tuesday she was officially welcomed into the role, in which she will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer.In the summer councillors were told that the previous long-standing chief executive Steven Pleasant had resigned ahead of a report finding he breached legislation with a social media post in which he expressed surprise that a Tory voter had compassion and empathy. I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I would like to offer my special thanks to everyone who have supported this work and helpedthose in most need across our region when that need was at its greatest., Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, 2023 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council. Steven Pleasant, the head of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, made the remark about an audience member on the BBCs Question Time before last months local elections. She will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have responsibility as Tameside's place-based lead for health and care integration. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. These included the integration of the council and CCG into a single framework, the development of Tameside One, the restoration of Ashton Old Baths, and the building of Tameside Wellness Centre. Please select a person below to view their management structure He referencedmany achievements which had left the council to be voted council of the year and the CCG rated outstanding by the NHS. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. New council leader Gerald Cooney said that Mr Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. The relentless commitment you show to deliver the best you can for our communities has made me so proud. Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . Joint chairs of the Tameside and Glossop clinical commissioning group Dr Ashwin Ramachandra and Dr Asad Ali said in a joint statement: Steven has been instrumental in our pioneering journey for delivering integrated health and care services across Tameside. He used his official chief executive Twitter account to respond to comments made by a Conservative voter on BBCs Question Time, where a clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government was a disappointment. A new interim chief executive of Tameside council has been appointed after the previous incumbent resigned ahead of a report finding he breached legislation with a social media post. Local Metropolitan Council for the borough of Tameside situated in the North-West of England, which consists of . The chief exec himself decided to leave., 'You have let your family down': Sickening haul police found in back of 'hard-working' man's BMW, Road closures in place for Manchester Day on Sunday - full travel advice, Plans for overhaul of two notorious Stockport junctions unveiled, Passengers heading to Manchester Airport are urged to leave even EARLIER as M56 closures add to chaos, Steven Pleasant, and inset, the tweet he posted. Mr Pleasant was responding to comments made by a Conservative voter on BBC's Question Time, where a clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government was a "disappointment". Steven Pleasant: Tameside Council chief executive breached government legislation with tweet, says report Mr Pleasant, who had been head of the authority's paid service for 13 years, resigned with 'immediate effect' earlier this week. "In the time I have known Sandra since she started here in 1994, she has been an excellent officer during the 28 years she has served the council. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Aug 1993 - Jun 1994 11 months. Sandra Stewart, . Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. However, Coun Doreen Dickinson, the Tory opposition group leader, told the meeting that contrary to the report, her group had not accepted an apology from Mr Pleasant following his post. Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewart's leadership the value of the pension fund had 'virtually doubled'.He added: "I'm very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. 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