Later assuming the role of Borough Solicitor and Deputy Chief Executive, she became Director of Governance in 2010 and Pension Fund Director in 2016. I know I have, Ive apologised and Ive faced the consequences of that. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Coun Liam Billington, Tory member for Stalybridge South, said: People will be asking today where is the accountability in this report. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. 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. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Ms Stewart will be paid 184,767, and will serve as the councils electoral registration officer and returning officer. 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. The difference is as councillors we face the ballot box every four years and were held to account by the electorate. She will also continue as director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and take over as as electoral registration officer and returning officer for local, parliamentary and other elections and referendums. @CharGreenLDR. Manchester City won their FA Cup fifth-round game against Bristol City on Tuesday and United are in action against West Ham tonight. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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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 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. 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. 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. 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Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. -. 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. Rising demand, reducing resource this has been the r, LGA: Air pollution is a major public health issue. 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. What's he waiting for? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Who knew!!. 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 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. Tameside. Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. Local Metropolitan Council for the borough of Tameside situated in the North-West of England, which consists of . What makes Tameside special and what has always inspired me are the people who work in our organisation. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. About Manchester. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? There are no comments. The relentless commitment you show to deliver the best you can for our communities has made me so proud. 0. Chief executive. 0161 342 3779. 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. Steven Pleasant MBE said he was stepping down from the role at Tameside Council with "immediate effect". In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. His role was unique in managing both the council and the CCG. 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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. Tameside chief executive quits ahead of meeting over Tory tweet - BBC News We've updated our . Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. 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. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Nick Statham 17h. Sandra. 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 Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The council was under no overall control from the 1980s until 2012 when the Labour Party took control. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A clip from the TV programme showed an audience member who voted for the Tories telling minister Damian Hinds his government is a disappointment. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). Would you like to become a PSE columnist? Taking time to say thank you is one of the hidden pillars of a society. 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. Why not be the first? 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. Who knew !!. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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