The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 18th Jun 2022, 9:00am. 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. In a post that has since been deleted, Mr Pleasant replied on Twitter saying: She was good. His resignation precedes an extraordinary full council meeting, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 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. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. Magazines That Mean Business Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. He added that the council had hired a QC lawyer to review the case and for transparency purposes, their findings should be released. 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Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . Sandra. 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. I know Sandra shares my vision for a better Tameside and that I can fully count on her to help me realise it.. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. It will support those most at risk of developing poor health, thereby reducing reliance on costly specialist services. Steven Pleasant MBE, had resigned without giving them time to find a replacement. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Steven Pleasant MBE has stood down with "immediate effect". A clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government is a disappointment. Something went wrong, please try again later. So, this will be my final brief. He was awarded an MBE for his work with asylum seekers and refugees. 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. 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. People are supported to stay well, be independent and in control of their own health and the services they receive.. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. 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". 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. The council was under no overall control from the 1980s until 2012 when the Labour Party took control. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. ", 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. - National Innovation Centre for Data. 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. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversialtweet. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the council's children's services department. ", Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? 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. A report about the tweet by the council's monitoring officer was due to be presented at the extraordinary full council meeting on 14 June. Mr Pleasant replied to the video saying: She was good. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. "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. Tameside One. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Have you got a story to tell? 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 Council chief executive, Sandra Stewart, added: I am proud to have worked for Tameside for more than 25 years and feel honoured to have been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. DeSantis won't say he's running. The meeting will also discuss a scathing report from Ofsted about the councils childrens services department, which has been stuck as requires improvement since 2019, after being rated inadequate in 2016. 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. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. 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. 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. 795 talking about this. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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. 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. About Manchester. 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. New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council's. 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 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.. Sandra Stewart, the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. Official Facebook page for Tameside Council. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. Sandra Stewart (left), the new interim chief executive at Tameside council. 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. His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. It has been a privilege to serve over 13 of them as your chief executive and for six years as the accountable officer for the CCG.. Sandra Stewart, the council's monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. 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? Councillors should ignore Stalinist ban on media contact Pickles, Long-term unemployed to work six months for free, HIV treatment decision will heap more pressure on public health LGA, Cognitive Publishing Ltd We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. ", Ms Stewart said: "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 Pleasant MBE said he was stepping down from the role at Tameside Council with "immediate effect". Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. A new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Her appointment was unanimously approved at the full Tameside Council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. 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