2023 BBC. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. So, this will be my final brief. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. Read about our approach to external linking. Who knew!". We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. 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.. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. 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. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Click here to read the latest edition of the paper online, Click here to find out where you can pick up a copy of the paper, Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside Council, Tameside Sport & Physical Activity Network. 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.. 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Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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. 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. 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. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? GMCA recently published plans to improve health outcomes in the region with greater integrated care. The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. 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 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. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. 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.. I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". 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. In his role as chief executive he was also the councils returning officer, and subsequently went on to run the local elections on May 5 despite anger from Tamesides Tory group about the comment. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. Official Facebook page for Tameside Council. 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. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Why not be the first? About Manchester. ", 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. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Sandra Stewart, . 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. Mr Pleasant added: We have also faced many external challenges during that time, especially the relentless austerity and cuts. Sefton Council is the governing body for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in the county of Merseyside, north-western England. We brought this here because it was believed to be an infringement within the role that the returning officer has. Social Media Policy at. People are supported to stay well, be independent and in control of their own health and the services they receive.. 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A clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government is a disappointment. 795 talking about this. READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. 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Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewarts leadership the value of the pension fund had virtually doubled. 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. 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. 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. the council's children's services department. He was awarded an MBE for his work with asylum seekers and refugees. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Labour council leader Gerald Cooney said Mr Pleasant had been a "great servant of Tameside and the local NHS". Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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 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. This award is a reflection of the amazing work that our local authority staff do day in day out. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. Tameside One. 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. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. For more of today's top stories, click here. 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. Steven Pleasant resigns as Tameside Council's chief executive ahead of a report into the Twitter post. Sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here to keep abreast of what's happening in your neighbourhood. Tameside Council | 4,672 followers on LinkedIn. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Magazines That Mean Business The borough solicitor at the time has had to take advice on that and not how we can get round that, I want to make it clear. The council was under no overall control from the 1980s until 2012 when the Labour Party took control. -. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversialtweet. 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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. 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. Who knew!". 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'. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. 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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Tameside. Who knew!. Chief Executive . Steven Pleasant MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. Steven Pleasant MBE, had resigned without giving them time to find a replacement. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. December 11, 2022. 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. Chief executive. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. She will also continue as director of the . Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Marketing and Communications. The Chief Executive of Tameside Council, Cllr Gerald Cooney, made the following statement and tribute on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. @CharGreenLDR. Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data. 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. Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet 7 June 2022 LDRS Steven Pleasant MBE has stood down with "immediate effect" A long-serving council chief executive has. Tameside is part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which has been hailed as a pioneer of integrated care. 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. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. However, there is little love lost between Tameside's Tories and the council boss at present, with a major row ensuing following . Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the councils childrens services department, which has been stuck as requires improvement since 2019, after being rated inadequate in 2016. 2023 BBC. 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. Steven Pleasant MBE said he was stepping down from the role at Tameside Council with "immediate effect". Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. "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. In a years time a permanent recruitment process for the job will be undertaken, council documents state. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Mr Pleasant posted the comments in the run-up to recent local elections from his official work Twitter account. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. The case here is that we have the most senior officer that has evidently demonstrated a bias over one party. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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 areas health and social care services. 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.. 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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 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. "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. Send us a Message. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. Who knew!. 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. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Structure; . 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