The council was under no overall control from the 1980s until 2012 when the Labour Party took control. Integration? 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. Mr Pleasant posted the comments in the run-up to recent local elections from his official work Twitter account. Ms Stewart, who is originally from London, has worked for Tameside Council since 1994. Steven Pleasant MBE has stood down with "immediate effect". 18th Jun 2022, 9:00am. Steven Pleasant, the head of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, made the remark about an audience member on the BBCs Question Time before last months local elections. 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. 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. 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. 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Steven Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. By. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. "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. People are supported to stay well, be independent and in control of their own health and the services they receive.. 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. 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. 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". I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. OL6 6BH. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. 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. 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. @CharGreenLDR. "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. Millions of low-paid workers across the country will soon receive more money from their wages, West Ham player Michael Antonio makes Manchester United Premier League title prediction, The Hammers striker will head to Old Trafford to face Man United in the FA Cup, When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw? Read about our approach to external linking. -. Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. Proposed job losses 'major blow for the area' I've just spoken to Councillor Liam O'Rourke, Labour councillor for the North Heywood ward of Rochdale Council. Our work is changing and increasingly we are supporting families facing many layers of problems. Sandra Stewart, the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. Hes not got one penny extra than what he should have got theres been no enhancement, no compromise agreement, nothing. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. December 11, 2022. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff, Mr Pleasant said: With the demise of CCG (clinical commissioning group) this month and advent of the new political leadership now feels the right time for me to step down and start a new chapter in my life. 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. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. 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. She will remain Director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and act as Electoral . He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as Chief Executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an interim basis in June this year. 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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. He referencedmany achievements which had left the council to be voted council of the year and the CCG rated outstanding by the NHS. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. 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. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. 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. New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewarts leadership the value of the pension fund had virtually doubled. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. The relentless commitment you show to deliver the best you can for our communities has made me so proud. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". He was awarded an MBE for his work with asylum seekers and refugees. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. DeSantis won't say he's running. Steven Pleasant, the head of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, made the remark about an audience member on the BBCs Question Time before last months local elections. 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. Have you got a story to tell? Local Metropolitan Council for the borough of Tameside situated in the North-West of England, which consists of . CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. We all know local authorities face difficult times with significantly reducing budgets. We brought this here because it was believed to be an infringement within the role that the returning officer has. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversialtweet. 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. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. 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. Tameside Council | 4,672 followers on LinkedIn. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Manchester City Council, for example, is seeking joint commissioning powers with the city three CCGs. 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. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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 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 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. 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. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Who knew!. What makes Tameside special and what has always inspired me are the people who work in our organisation. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. Something went wrong, please try again later. 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. She assumed on an interim tameside council chief executive in June this year simply enter your email address and the... 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