Steven Pleasant MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sandra. Have you got a story to tell? I know Sandra shares my vision for a better Tameside and that I can fully count on her to help me realise it.. 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. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm Marketing and Communications. His leadership was critical in bringing the NHS and local government together and in delivering greatly improved services for the people of Tameside and Glossop over the last six years. We have much to do in terms of regenerating our town centres, creating a more prosperous borough, tackling deprivation and health inequalities, and continuing the improvement we have seen in education and skills over recent years. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. Those in highly paid public roles like the chief executive on 220k a year are set to standards of political neutrality which are set in legislation and the code of conduct for officers. 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. Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council's. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. 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. 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. Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. His ground breaking approach has provided a blueprint locally and nationally for future working.. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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. Its no secret that the public sector and its service providers need Cleaner, greener, safer media: Increased ROI, decreased carbon. "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. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. 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). OL6 6BH. 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A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. In a years time a permanent recruitment process for the job will be undertaken, council documents state. Tameside Council chief executive Steven Pleasant resigned on Tuesday. I have worked for the council for 34 amazing years. 2023 BBC. 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. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. A new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Care Together brings together NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, and Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to deliver services though an integrated care organisation guided by a single commissioning function with a 442m joint budget. 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 has been a privilege to serve over 13 of them as your chief executive and for six years as the accountable officer for the CCG.. He added: Im very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and take over as as electoral registration officer and returning officer for local, parliamentary and other elections and referendums. The council was under no overall control from the 1980s until 2012 when the Labour Party took control. Sandra Stewart (left), the new interim chief executive at Tameside council. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. 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. New council leader Gerald Cooney said that Mr Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. Who knew!". Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Sandra Stewart, . Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Something went wrong, please try again later. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. His resignation precedes an extraordinary full council meeting, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. It is understood a report about the post by the councils monitoring officer, Sandra Stewart, is due to be presented at the extraordinary full council meeting on June 14. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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.. 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. At no time whatsoever have I asked the chief exec to leave this council. manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. It was a direct swipe at Tameside Council Chief Executive and returning officer Steven Pleasant. 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. Evolution is crucial in any business andPublic Sector Executive is no different. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. Mr Pleasant added: We have also faced many external challenges during that time, especially the relentless austerity and cuts. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. Executive jobs 700,389 open jobs . The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. @CharGreenLDR. He referencedmany achievements which had left the council to be voted council of the year and the CCG rated outstanding by the NHS. Who knew !!. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 0161 342 3172. Manchester City Council, for example, is seeking joint commissioning powers with the city three CCGs. 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. 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. 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