In the now-deleted post sent from his work account, @tmbc_chiefexec, he wrote: She was good. Pleasant and Tameside council have been contacted for comment. Read about our approach to external linking. Taking time to say thank you is one of the hidden pillars of a society. She will serve as the council's electoral registration officer and returning officer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Sefton Council is the governing body for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in the county of Merseyside, north-western England. When does the minimum wage go up across the country? Social Media Policy at. 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. Sandra Stewart, the councils monitoring officer and head of governance and pensions, will assume the top role for a period of 12 months. She will remain Director of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund and act as Electoral . His resignation precedes an extraordinary full council meeting, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Integration? Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. I do think its a shame that the former chief executive resigned before facing this council on this report. 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. 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. Pleasant was paid 220,000 a year, including pension contributions, to run public services for the area of about 225,000 people near Manchester. Would you like to become a PSE columnist? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. I know Sandra shares my vision for a better Tameside and that I can fully count on her to help me realise it.. 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. Who knew!. 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". Mr Pleasant added: We have also faced many external challenges during that time, especially the relentless austerity and cuts. For more of today's top stories, click here. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. About Manchester. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Tameside is part of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which has been hailed as a pioneer of integrated care. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience members compassion, steps down. 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. 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. Thats an insult to the 36pc of people who voted Conservative at the last local elections in Tameside.. Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. Sandra. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". 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. Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis. Please select a person below to view their management structure 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. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". "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. Man City and possibly Manchester United to discover next opponents. READ MORE : Councillor suspended by Labour Party after bullying allegations. 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. Executive jobs 700,389 open jobs . Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? A long-serving council chief executive has resigned ahead of a meeting to discuss a post he published on Twitter about the Tories. 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". 795 talking about this. 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. Who knew!!. 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. Gerald Cooney, the Labour leader of the council, said Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. He apologised for the comment, saying it was not considered and that he should have worded any sentiments very differently. @CharGreenLDR. New permanent chief executive appointed for Tameside council. 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 new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. 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. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Sandra Stewart (left), the new interim chief executive at Tameside council. 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. Who knew!". Mr Pleasant posted the comments in the run-up to recent local elections from his official work Twitter account. The salary is paid in full by the Council and there is no recharge to the CCG. Steven Pleasant had run Tameside council since 2009. 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"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. DeSantis won't say he's running. 0161 342 3172. By Joseph Timan, LDR reporter 8th Jun 2022, 4:14pm New council leader Gerald Cooney said that Mr Pleasant had been a great servant of Tameside and the local NHS. Steven Pleasant, who expressed surprise about Question Time audience member's 'compassion', steps down VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. 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. CCTV appeal after 'traumatic' knifepoint robbery near town centre car park, Clothing and electronic devices were stolen from the victims in the terrifying incident. 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. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. @CharGreenLDR. ", 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. The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on Government to continue Automating back-office processes for local authorities. Steven Pleasant MBE said he was stepping down from the role at Tameside Council with "immediate effect". Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Down from the role on an interim basis relentless austerity and cuts Twitter. 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