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. 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. Evolution is crucial in any business andPublic Sector Executive is no different. 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 new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. He added: Im very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. Integration? 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. Thats an insult to the 36pc of people who voted Conservative at the last local elections in Tameside.. ", 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. 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. Steven Pleasant MBE said he was stepping down from the role at Tameside Council with "immediate effect". the council's children's services department. 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. 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. Send us a Message. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. 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. 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. The difference is as councillors we face the ballot box every four years and were held to account by the electorate. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. She will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have responsibility as Tameside's place-based lead for health and care integration. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. Tameside Council executive leader, Cllr Ged Cooney said: I look forward to ongoing work with Sandra, carrying out the councils programme and fulfilling our ambitions for Tameside in the years ahead. 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By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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 . December 11, 2022. 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. 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? Taking time to say thank you is one of the hidden pillars of a society. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. Who knew!". Steven Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. Who knew!!. 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. Sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here to keep abreast of what's happening in your neighbourhood. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. 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. 2023 BBC. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. 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. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. Executive Aide to Dean Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University . She is also responsible for the integration of health and care in Tameside as a place-based lead for health and care integration. - National Innovation Centre for Data. 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. Chief Executive - Steven Pleasant (i) 182,036 182,036 38,228 220,264 . If so, click here. Tameside One. Tameside is part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which has been hailed as a pioneer of integrated care. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. MBE for Steven Pleasant (Chief Executive, Tameside Council). Sandra Stewart, . 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. 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 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. 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. 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.. It was a direct swipe at Tameside Council Chief Executive and returning officer Steven Pleasant. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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". manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. OL6 6BH. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". 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. His ground breaking approach has provided a blueprint locally and nationally for future working.. 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? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tamesides full council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Something went wrong, please try again later. However, Coun Doreen Dickinson, the Tory opposition group leader, told the meeting that contrary to the report, her group had not accepted an apology from Mr Pleasant following his post. The Chief Executive of Tameside Council, Cllr Gerald Cooney, made the following statement and tribute on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. DeSantis won't say he's running. Yet despite these relentless challenges, we still retain our compassion and commitment to support some of the most vulnerable families fleeing Syria and other war torn countries,who need support from us to cope with the trauma they have experienced and in trying to put their lives back together. 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. Marketing and Communications. 0. Steven Pleasant resigns as Tameside Council's chief executive ahead of a report into the Twitter post. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. 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. I know Sandra shares my vision for a better Tameside and that I can fully count on her to help me realise it.. 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. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. For more of today's top stories, click here. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). 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. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. In a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff, Mr Pleasant 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". Local area straight to your inbox any sentiments very differently '' '' and he `` should have any. In Tameside and Glossop, Tameside Council ) BBC is not responsible for the of. 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