Sandra Stewart, who was formerly the council's. The difference is as councillors we face the ballot box every four years and were held to account by the electorate. A new chief executive has been appointed to Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy". Nonetheless, Pleasant resigned in a letter to councillors, MPs and council staff on Wednesday. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. 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. 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. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Sandra Stewart has become the permanent chief executive after filling the role on an interim basis, Steven Pleasant MBE stood down after coming under fire for a tweet he posted. 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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. Pleasant apologised a few days later, saying the post was not considered and he should have worded any sentiments very differently. Who knew!". Council leader Ged Cooney told councillors that under Ms Stewarts leadership the value of the pension fund had virtually doubled. 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. Tameside's long-standing chief executive has suddenly resigned after more than three decades working at the council. I have worked for the council for 34 amazing years. His actions. Mr Pleasant, who has held the role since 2009, replied to the video in a now deleted tweet saying: "She was good. Pleasant said: This is an exciting time for health and social care in Tameside and Glossop. 'You got enough to kill someone only need one in right place': Manchester gangsters' gun and drugs supplier jailed for nearly two decades, 'F*** him, let him bleed out': Faces of the merciless mob who hunted down and killed Manchester dad in the street, Four people were found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson and another was convicted of manslaughter, LIVE: Key moment for Awaab's Law campaign as MPs discuss Bill - latest updates from the Commons, Vital law changes following M.E.N. Local Metropolitan Council for the borough of Tameside situated in the North-West of England, which consists of . Her appointment was unanimously approved at the full Tameside Council meeting held at Dukinfield Town Hall on 6 December. Chief Executive - Steven Pleasant (i) 182,036 182,036 38,228 220,264 . 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.. The leader has agreed that I can leave with immediate effect. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The case here is that we have the most senior officer that has evidently demonstrated a bias over one party. DeSantis won't say he's running. Tameside Council chief executive Steven Pleasant resigned on Tuesday. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. 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? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. We remember a Queen but also a kind and caring person who was truly great in our time, putting the duty . 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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However, there is little love lost between Tameside's Tories and the council boss at present, with a major row ensuing following . Simply enter your email address and tick the box below. A new chief executive has been appointed at Tameside Council after the previous incumbent resigned following a controversial tweet. Tory voter with compassion and empathy for others. Want to get regular round-ups of news in your local area straight to your inbox? I know I speak on behalf of everyone when I wish him the very best in his new endeavours.. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 'You got enough to kill someone only need one in right place': Manchester gangsters' gun and drugs supplier jailed for nearly two decades, 'F*** him, let him bleed out': Faces of the merciless mob who hunted down and killed Manchester dad in the street, Four people were found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson and another was convicted of manslaughter, LIVE: Key moment for Awaab's Law campaign as MPs discuss Bill - latest updates from the Commons, Vital law changes following M.E.N. He later apologised and said the comment was "not considered" and he "should have worded any sentiments very differently". The new model of care, Care Together, helps local people to make the right health choices. GMCA recently published plans to improve health outcomes in the region with greater integrated care. By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter the council's children's services department. 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.. 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. SANDRA STEWART has been confirmed as chief executive of Tameside Council - a role she assumed on an Interim basis in June this year. 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? She is also responsible for the integration of health and care in Tameside as a place-based lead for health and care integration. I am committed to ensuring that what we do every day will make it a better place for everyone to live, learn and work.. In response, Coun Cooney said: One thing we wont do is break the law. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study. MBE for Steven Pleasant (Chief Executive, Tameside Council). He said: "Tameside came together like never before to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Her appointment was unanimously approved at Tameside's. 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A long-serving council chief executive has resigned after he posted a tweet expressing surprise that a Conservative voter could show "compassion and empathy".