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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 2023 BBC. Sandra Stewart, the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. Tameside. "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. Social Media Policy at. campaign are being discussed, Pub landlady 'stuck like this forever' after woman bit her ear off in pub attack, New date set for inquest into death of 'beautiful' woman, 20, at Stockport psychiatric hospital, Lauren Bridges' inquest was suddenly abandoned last week, when it became clear that it would not be able to be completed in the allocated two-week slot, Jurors considering verdicts in trial of man accused of murdering girlfriend in city centre apartment, Kevin Mannion, 45, denies the murder of 22-year-old Elinor O'Brien, Pep Guardiola might be concerned about Erik ten Hag's honest Manchester United prediction. 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. 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. Coun Liam Billington, Tory member for Stalybridge South, said: People will be asking today where is the accountability in this report. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Structure; . He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. "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. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned ahead of a meeting to discuss a post he published on Twitter about the Tories. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. 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". By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. 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. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. Our work is changing and increasingly we are supporting families facing many layers of problems. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. Steven Pleasant resigns as Tameside Council's chief executive ahead of a report into the Twitter post. Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Sandra Stewart (left), the new interim chief executive at Tameside council. His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. As chief executive, she will also continue asdirector of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have the responsibility as Tamesides place-based lead for health and care integration. She will also continue as director of the . Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. 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. Marketing and Communications. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. Tameside is part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which has been hailed as a pioneer of integrated care. 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VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . "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. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Steven has a long and successful track record in leading our organisation through the most challenging period in its history, Councillor Cooney added. 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 . By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm GMCA recently published plans to improve health outcomes in the region with greater integrated care. 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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. 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. 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. 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. Send us a Message. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. I know there are many of our staff and volunteers across Greater Manchester and the Northwest who everyday make a real difference to those families. 0. Read about our approach to external linking. His ground breaking approach has provided a blueprint locally and nationally for future working.. Steven Pleasant, the head of. The difference is as councillors we face the ballot box every four years and were held to account by the electorate. Official Facebook page for Tameside Council. 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. These included the integration of the council and CCG into a single framework, the development of Tameside One, the restoration of Ashton Old Baths, and the building of Tameside Wellness Centre. 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. Labour council leader Gerald Cooney said Mr Pleasant had been a "great servant of Tameside and the local NHS". The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. It is understood a report about the post by the councils monitoring officer, Sandra Stewart, is due to be presented at the extraordinary full council meeting on June 14. Tameside One. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. OL6 6BH. 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. Chief Executive . New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. This award is a reflection of the amazing work that our local authority staff do day in day out. 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. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewart's leadership the value of the pension fund had 'virtually doubled'.He added: "I'm very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. 2023 BBC. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. 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. 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? 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 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. 18th Jun 2022, 9:00am. 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. Ashton-under-Lyne. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Executive jobs 700,389 open jobs . 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. Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. At no time whatsoever have I asked the chief exec to leave this council. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sandra Stewart, . 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 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. 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. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. 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. 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. 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. Integration? 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