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. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. 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. 795 talking about this. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). This award is a reflection of the amazing work that our local authority staff do day in day out. The council is facing an unprecedented financial situationcaused by the post-pandemic recovery, the cost of living crisis and the spiralling energy costs which are affectingbusinesses and residentsacross the borough, including the council and its staff. '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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. Tameside Council | 4,672 followers on LinkedIn. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. 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.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. 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. 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. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. She will remain Director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and act as Electoral . 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. In a years time a permanent recruitment process for the job will be undertaken, council documents state. Mr Pleasant posted the comments in the run-up to recent local elections from his official work Twitter account. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. 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. Sandra. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. 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. 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. She pledged to deliver the "very best" for residents. She will also continue as director of the . Sandra Stewart, . ", 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. 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. We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". 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. Bei How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage. 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. 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. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. Read about our approach to external linking. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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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. Who knew!". The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. Chief Executive . Later assuming the role of Borough Solicitor and Deputy Chief Executive, she became Director of Governance in 2010 and Pension Fund Director in 2016. 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. 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. Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . '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. 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. Chief executive. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government is a disappointment. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. 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. Steven Pleasant MBE has stood down with "immediate effect". READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Aug 1993 - Jun 1994 11 months. If so, click here. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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 Who knew !!. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. 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. Sefton Council is the governing body for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in the county of Merseyside, north-western England. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data. 0044 (0) 161 870 1192, Other brands produced by Cognitive Publishing Ltd, Tameside council chief executive appointed as CCG lead, Rob Whiteman, CEO at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPFA), discusses the benefits of long-term preventative investment. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. Steven Pleasant resigns as Tameside Council's chief executive ahead of a report into the Twitter post. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. "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. There are no comments. 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. 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