The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. 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. By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm What's he waiting for? What's he waiting for? A new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. If so, click here. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . Coun Liam Billington, Tory member for Stalybridge South, said: People will be asking today where is the accountability in this report. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. "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. 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. "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. 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. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". Sandra Stewart, . 0161 342 3779. 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 know Sandra shares my vision for a better Tameside and that I can fully count on her to help me realise it.. 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. Have you got a story to tell? We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. 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'. At a full council meeting on Tuesday she was officially welcomed into the role, in which she will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer.In the summer councillors were told that the previous long-standing chief executive Steven Pleasant had resigned ahead of a report finding he breached legislation with a social media post in which he expressed surprise that a Tory voter had compassion and empathy. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Tameside One. He was awarded an MBE for his work with asylum seekers and refugees. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. 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. Chief executive. 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. 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. 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. 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. READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. 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. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". Sandra. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. He added: Im very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. 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. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). 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 will also continue as director of the . Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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. Who knew!!. 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 . 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. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? Later assuming the role of Borough Solicitor and Deputy Chief Executive, she became Director of Governance in 2010 and Pension Fund Director in 2016. 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Rising demand, reducing resource this has been the r, LGA: Air pollution is a major public health issue. Something went wrong, please try again later. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show compassion and empathy. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? Please select a person below to view their management structure About Manchester. 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. Having declared the outcome, the chief exec strode straight to the councillor to shake his hand and congratulate him. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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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. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. The difference is as councillors we face the ballot box every four years and were held to account by the electorate. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. The case here is that we have the most senior officer that has evidently demonstrated a bias over one party. Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. 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). Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. OL6 6BH. Tameside. His salary is in line with the chief executives of many other large local authorities but higher than the prime ministers 164,000 a year. Chief Executive - Steven Pleasant (i) 182,036 182,036 38,228 220,264 . 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. 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. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 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. The report about Mr Pleasants post, written by Ms Stewart stated that there is no further action required following the breaches. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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. 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. Who knew!". Integration? Why not be the first? Spanish Trails Council Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (Spanish Trails Legacy Council) Oct 2007 - Dec 2008 1 year 3 months Manchester City won their FA Cup fifth-round game against Bristol City on Tuesday and United are in action against West Ham tonight. 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 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. His actions. As chief executive she will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have the responsibility as Tameside's place-based lead for health and care integration. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as Chief Executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an interim basis in June this year. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. 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". 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. There are no comments. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? 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. Who knew!. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. 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.. Steven Pleasant, the head of. Social Media Policy at. 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Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Ms Stewart, who is originally from London, has worked for Tameside Council since 1994. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. A report presented at the meeting found that Mr Pleasant, who had been the head of paid service for 13 years, breached government acts and the statutory code for local authority publicity when he expressed surprise on Twitter that a Tory voter had compassion and empathy. 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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