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. International Visitors Council of Philadelphia Aug 1993 - Jun 1994 11 months. Evolution is crucial in any business andPublic Sector Executive is no different. Tameside. In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. 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. Sandra Stewart, . 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). 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She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 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. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data. Who knew!!. GMCA recently published plans to improve health outcomes in the region with greater integrated care. 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Mr Pleasant, who had held the role since 2009, replied: "She was good. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. Her appointment was unanimously approved at the full Tameside Council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Dwayne Johnson since June 2019 . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Steven Pleasants appointment is part of Tamesides Care Together initiative, which is intended to implement a place-based approach to care. 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. Integrated Single Leadership Team for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (Effective from February 2023 ). READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. His ground breaking approach has provided a blueprint locally and nationally for future working.. Steven has been a great servant for Tameside council and the local NHS, he added. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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He referencedmany achievements which had left the council to be voted council of the year and the CCG rated outstanding by the NHS. Sandra Stewart has been appointed the permanent chief executive at Tameside council. Joint chairs of the Tameside and Glossop clinical commissioning group Dr Ashwin Ramachandra and Dr Asad Ali said in a joint statement: Steven has been instrumental in our pioneering journey for delivering integrated health and care services across Tameside. 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. 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Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. The relentless commitment you show to deliver the best you can for our communities has made me so proud. 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 Greater Manchester Pension Fund, and will also have responsibility as Tameside's place-based lead for health and care integration. I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. 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. 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. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. Social Media Policy at. 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. 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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. 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". Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. "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. READ MORE: Tameside's chief executive who quit found to have breached rules with Tory voter tweet. "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. 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. -. 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.. Marketing and Communications. 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. 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. She is also responsible for the integration of health and care in Tameside as a place-based lead for health and care integration. 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? Who knew!. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Words provided by Cantium Business Solutions, editorially reviewed by Publi How can data help the public sector? 2nd Floor, 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WQ, phone:0044 (0) 161 833 6320 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.. We brought this here because it was believed to be an infringement within the role that the returning officer has. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. What's he waiting for? 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. Manchester City Council, for example, is seeking joint commissioning powers with the city three CCGs. He added: Im very pleased there was unanimous support for Sandra Stewart to be appointed as chief executive. The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. 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. 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. We all make mistakes and we all say things that people arent going to agree with. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversialtweet. 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. 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. Steven Pleasant, who has held the role of head of the local authority's. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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 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. Ms Stewart, who is originally from London, has worked for Tameside Council since 1994. There are no comments. 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. December 11, 2022. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? 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. It comes after Mr Pleasant posted the tweet before the local elections from his official work Twitter account. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Steven Pleasant MBE, had resigned without giving them time to find a replacement. 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. 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. What's he waiting for? SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. 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