Steven Pleasant MBE stepped down after posting the tweet before the recent local elections from his official work account. He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. New council leader Gerald Cooney said that Mr Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Ms Stewart, who is originally from London, has worked for Tameside Council since 1994. 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. 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. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. 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. 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). Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Tameside Council chief executive Steven Pleasant resigned on Tuesday. Integration? Who knew!". He was awarded an MBE for his work with asylum seekers and refugees. 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. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. Sandra Stewart (left), the new interim chief executive at Tameside council. 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. In a years time a permanent recruitment process for the job will be undertaken, council documents state. Ashton-under-Lyne. "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 pledged to deliver the "very best" for residents. 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. GMCA recently published plans to improve health outcomes in the region with greater integrated care. Something went wrong, please try again later. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. 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. Words provided by Cantium Business Solutions, editorially reviewed by Publi How can data help the public sector? Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. 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 post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. Have you got a story to tell? The myriad of stories I have witnessed over the years that sit behind all that work and the impact it has had on peoples lives are the memories I will treasure more than any other. We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. 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. 2023 BBC. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. As part of his role as chief executive, Mr Pleasant was also the council's returning officer, and subsequently went on to run the local elections on 5 May despite anger from Tameside's Tory group about the comment. 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. - National Innovation Centre for Data. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. Coun Liam Billington, Tory member for Stalybridge South, said: People will be asking today where is the accountability in this report. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. 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. Rising demand, reducing resource this has been the r, LGA: Air pollution is a major public health issue. 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. 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. 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. 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. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. Tameside One. OL6 6BH. 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. This related to a message he posted on Twitter ahead of the local elections, which has since been deleted. 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. 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. 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. She is also responsible for the integration of health and care in Tameside as a place-based lead for health and care integration. Executive jobs 700,389 open jobs . 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. His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. 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 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. Why not be the first? I have worked for the council for 34 amazing years. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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 The Chief Executive of Tameside Council, Cllr Gerald Cooney, made the following statement and tribute on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. 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. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. 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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. 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. 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.. Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . Send us a Message. 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. 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. 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Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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. 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. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. ", 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. 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. What's he waiting for? Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. 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. She will remain Director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and act as Electoral . 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