So, this will be my final brief. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. 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, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. 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. 18th Jun 2022, 9:00am. 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The chief executive of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has been appointed as the interim accountable officer of NHS Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as part of plans to closer integrate the area's health and social care services. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. We all know local authorities face difficult times with significantly reducing budgets. 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. Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. 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. 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. 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". Executive jobs 700,389 open jobs . If so, click here. READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. 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. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. Ashton-under-Lyne. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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. 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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.. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. Later assuming the role of Borough Solicitor and Deputy Chief Executive, she became Director of Governance in 2010 and Pension Fund Director in 2016. manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. 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. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 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Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Ms Stewart, who is originally from London, has worked for Tameside Council since 1994. 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. Steven Pleasant MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. 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She will also continue as director of the . 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'. At no time whatsoever have I asked the chief exec to leave this council. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Magazines That Mean Business Sandra Stewart, the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. "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. Its no secret that the public sector and its service providers need Cleaner, greener, safer media: Increased ROI, decreased carbon. He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Who knew!. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. The Chief Executive of Tameside Council, Cllr Gerald Cooney, made the following statement and tribute on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. 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. 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. The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. 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. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. 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. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Who knew!". 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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. 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. 0. ", In a statement after 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. 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. In a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff, Mr Pleasant 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". Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. 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. International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Aug 1993 - Jun 1994 11 months. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. Tameside Council | 4,672 followers on LinkedIn. 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. 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.. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. 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. Official Facebook page for Tameside Council. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. He referencedmany achievements which had left the council to be voted council of the year and the CCG rated outstanding by the NHS. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? 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. 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. By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm 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. As part of his role as chief executive, Mr Pleasant was also the council's returning officer, and subsequently went on to run the local elections on 5 May despite anger from Tameside's Tory group about the comment. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". In the summer, councillors were told thatthe previous long-standing chief executive Steven Pleasant had resignedahead of a report finding he breached legislation with a social media post in which heexpressed surprise that a Tory voter had compassion and empathy. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". 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. Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. 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