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'. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. '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. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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. 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 Council | 4,672 followers on LinkedIn. Read about our approach to external linking. Tameside Council executive leader, Cllr Ged Cooney said: I look forward to ongoing work with Sandra, carrying out the councils programme and fulfilling our ambitions for Tameside in the years ahead. 0161 342 3779. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Who knew!". It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. 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 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. Sefton Council is the governing body for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in the county of Merseyside, north-western England. New council leader Gerald Cooney said that Mr Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. 2023 BBC. His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. 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. Having declared the outcome, the chief exec strode straight to the councillor to shake his hand and congratulate him. Tameside Council chief executive Steven Pleasant resigned on Tuesday. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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 . 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. December 11, 2022. 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. Sandra. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. 795 talking about this. 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. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? OL6 6BH. 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.. 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. However it is understood by the Local Democracy Reporting Service that if he had not resigned, Mr Pleasant would have faced a vote at full council on a range of options, including suspension without pay, being stripped of the role of returning officer, and doing nothing. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. She pledged to deliver the "very best" for residents. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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. - National Innovation Centre for Data. Later assuming the role of Borough Solicitor and Deputy Chief Executive, she became Director of Governance in 2010 and Pension Fund Director in 2016. Magazines That Mean Business 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. Social Media Policy at. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Mr Pleasant posted the comments in the run-up to recent local elections from his official work Twitter account. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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. It is understood his sudden resignation precedes an extraordinary meeting of the full council, due to be held next week, where a vote was due to take place on his conduct. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. 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. 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. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. 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. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. Evolution is crucial in any business andPublic Sector Executive is no different. 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. About Manchester. 2023 BBC. What's he waiting for? 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. "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. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. His actions. Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, 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). We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. "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. 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 Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. For more of today's top stories, click here. Read about our approach to external linking. A clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government is a disappointment. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. What's he waiting for? 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. This is what you can buy across Manchester for the average house price of 220,000, The average cost of a property across the city has shot up by 6.9 percent over the course of the last year, making buying a home much more unaffordable, Mum's anger after housing association carry out two weeks of works on her home, 'They said its technically liveable, but I dont agree', A single document led to a 1m scam, 20 years of lies and eventually brought about a woman's downfall, Fake doctor Zholia Alemi has now been jailed, Manchester United stance on Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer futures. 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. However, there is little love lost between Tameside's Tories and the council boss at present, with a major row ensuing following . Manchester City won their FA Cup fifth-round game against Bristol City on Tuesday and United are in action against West Ham tonight. 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, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. This award is a reflection of the amazing work that our local authority staff do day in day out. Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewarts leadership the value of the pension fund had virtually doubled. Please select a person below to view their management structure Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . People are supported to stay well, be independent and in control of their own health and the services they receive.. 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. 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. 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. @CharGreenLDR. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work., Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookies | Contact, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Sandra Stewart Appointed Tameside Council Chief Executive. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. 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 MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. DeSantis won't say he's running. Steven has a long and successful track record in leading our organisation through the most challenging period in its history, Councillor Cooney added. 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. Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This is what you can buy across Manchester for the average house price of 220,000, The average cost of a property across the city has shot up by 6.9 percent over the course of the last year, making buying a home much more unaffordable, Mum's anger after housing association carry out two weeks of works on her home, 'They said its technically liveable, but I dont agree', A single document led to a 1m scam, 20 years of lies and eventually brought about a woman's downfall, Fake doctor Zholia Alemi has now been jailed, Manchester United stance on Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer futures. The case here is that we have the most senior officer that has evidently demonstrated a bias over one party. Send us a Message. 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. Here is that we have the most senior officer that has evidently a... 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