Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Tameside Council chief executive Steven Pleasant resigned on Tuesday. She will also continue as director of the . 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. Steven Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. Marketing and Communications. 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We remember a Queen but also a kind and caring person who was truly great in our time, putting the duty . Hes not got one penny extra than what he should have got theres been no enhancement, no compromise agreement, nothing. This award is a reflection of the amazing work that our local authority staff do day in day out. Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study. Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. At no time whatsoever have I asked the chief exec to leave this council. Tameside is part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which has been hailed as a pioneer of integrated care. manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. We all know local authorities face difficult times with significantly reducing budgets. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. "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. 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. In a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff, Mr Pleasant said: With the demise of CCG (clinical commissioning group) this month and advent of the new political leadership now feels the right time for me to step down and start a new chapter in my life. Ms Stewart has worked at Tameside Council since 1994, going on to assume the role of borough solicitor anddeputy chief executive, becoming director of governance in 2010 and pension fund director in 2016. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. The breaches relate to a tweet he posted on March 25 using his official chief executive account six weeks ahead of the local elections in which he responded to comments made by a Conservative voter on BBCs Question Time. Chief Executive - Steven Pleasant (i) 182,036 182,036 38,228 220,264 . DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. I am passionate about Tameside and will continue to work with the elected council leadership, the council senior leadership team and partners to deliver the very best we can for the borough and our residents. A report about the tweet by the council's monitoring officer was due to be presented at the extraordinary full council meeting on 14 June. Council leader Ged Cooney said: "The council is facing an unprecedented financial situation caused by the post-pandemic recovery, the cost of living crisis and the spiralling energy costs which are affecting businesses and residents across the borough, including the council and its staff. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. In a statementafter the meeting, Ms Stewart said: I am passionate about Tameside and will continue to work with the elected council leadership, the council senior leadership team and partners to deliver the very best we can for the borough and our residents. 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. 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", 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. Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . Steven Pleasant Chief Executive of Tameside Council leads on supporting asylum seekers on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Chairs the North West Partnershiphas been awarded a MBE in the Queen's 2016 New Year Honours list for Services to Asylum Seekers. Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewarts leadership the value of the pension fund had virtually doubled. 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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. 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authoritys staff since 2009, afterjoining the town hall in 1988, has told councillors he is stepping down with immediate effect. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". A Conservative councillor said the post was an 'insult' to the 36pc of people who voted Tory in Tameside at the local elections, Sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here to keep abreast of what's happening in your neighbourhood. I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. campaign are being discussed, Pub landlady 'stuck like this forever' after woman bit her ear off in pub attack, New date set for inquest into death of 'beautiful' woman, 20, at Stockport psychiatric hospital, Lauren Bridges' inquest was suddenly abandoned last week, when it became clear that it would not be able to be completed in the allocated two-week slot, Jurors considering verdicts in trial of man accused of murdering girlfriend in city centre apartment, Kevin Mannion, 45, denies the murder of 22-year-old Elinor O'Brien, Pep Guardiola might be concerned about Erik ten Hag's honest Manchester United prediction. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. 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. 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. Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer were two of three players who joined Man United on loan in January and both played in the League Cup final. We need someone that will support our childrensservices department, but will also tackle the lack of progress in growth and regeneration of our town centres, he added. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Ashton-under-Lyne. Steven Pleasant MBE has stood down with "immediate effect". He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Leading the organisation through the last two years of the Covid pandemic has probably been the most challenging and yet perversely the most rewarding in terms of how our staff and our community responded. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Found 2 emails: gmail.com islingtonpct.nhs.uk Simon Monk Chief Executive Louvolite Stockport District, GB Found 1 email: louvolite.com Matthew Harrison Chief Executive Great Places Housing Group Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Found 1 email: greatplaces.org.uk Market Place. Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . 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. New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Aug 1993 - Jun 1994 11 months. 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. Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council's. Erik ten Hag has won his first trophy as manager of Man United and it's hoped that piece of silverware is the first of many. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience member's 'compassion', steps down 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. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. 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. In a years time a permanent recruitment process for the job will be undertaken, council documents state. Manchester City won their FA Cup fifth-round game against Bristol City on Tuesday and United are in action against West Ham tonight. Rising demand, reducing resource this has been the r, LGA: Air pollution is a major public health issue. What's he waiting for? Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. Social Media Policy at. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? Thats an insult to the 36pc of people who voted Conservative at the last local elections in Tameside.. As chief executive, she will also continue asdirector of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have the responsibility as Tamesides place-based lead for health and care integration. Who knew!". 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. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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). 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.. There are no comments. 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She pledged to deliver the "very best" for residents. Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis, Steven Pleasant MBE stood down after coming under fire for a tweet he posted. 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. 0161 342 3172. I have worked for the council for 34 amazing years. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. His tweet was due to be discussed at an extraordinary full council meeting on 14 June but Pleasant announced in advance that he would step down. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Labour council leader Gerald Cooney said Mr Pleasant had been a "great servant of Tameside and the local NHS". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. By. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. The chief executive of Tameside council breached legislation when he expressed surprise on social media that a Tory voter had 'compassion and empathy', an investigation has found. 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. Steven Pleasant, Chief Executive Tameside One, Market Square, Ashton-under-Lyne www.tameside.gov.uk Email: Robert.landon@tameside.gov.uk Our Ref rl/Council Ask for Robert Landon Direct Line 0161 342 2146 Dear Councillor, You are hereby summoned to attend an ORDINARY MEETING of the Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council to be held on Tuesday, 25 . Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Taking time to say thank you is one of the hidden pillars of a society. 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. Integration? He said it had been a privilege to serve as chief executive and cited many achievements, such as the authority being voted council of the year and the NHS Tameside and Glossop clinical commissioning group being rated outstanding. 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By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. MBE for Steven Pleasant (Chief Executive, Tameside Council). Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. For more of today's top stories, click here. Ms Stewart has worked at Tameside council since 1994, going on to assume the role of borough solicitor and deputy chief executive, becoming director of governance in 2010 and pension fund director in 2016. 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. Magazines That Mean Business 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. Council leader Ged Cooney told the meeting that clearly events have overtaken this report and the chief executive has left the employment of the council. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sefton Council is the governing body for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in the county of Merseyside, north-western England. Why not be the first? CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. "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. However, there is little love lost between Tameside's Tories and the council boss at present, with a major row ensuing following . Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's staff since 2009, after joining the town hall in 1988, has told councillors he is stepping down with 'immediate effect'. As such she heads integrated care as part of national changes to the way the NHS and local authorities support peoples health and social care. @CharGreenLDR. 18th Jun 2022, 9:00am. Steven Pleasant MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned ahead of a meeting to discuss a post he published on Twitter about the Tories. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. It was a direct swipe at Tameside Council Chief Executive and returning officer Steven Pleasant. 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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. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. DeSantis won't say he's running. Millions of low-paid workers across the country will soon receive more money from their wages, West Ham player Michael Antonio makes Manchester United Premier League title prediction, The Hammers striker will head to Old Trafford to face Man United in the FA Cup, When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw? A report presented at the meeting found that Mr Pleasant, who had been the head of paid service for 13 years, breached government acts and the statutory code for local authority publicity when he expressed surprise on Twitter that a Tory voter had compassion and empathy. 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