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A new era for Tameside has begun, as its new council chief executive officially starts following a year of turbulence.

The exit of interim chief executive Harry Catherall marks a milestone in what has been a tumultuous 12 months for the borough. The local authority has undergone major surgery since Sandra Stewart quit her £184,767 salary job in October 2024.

The ex council boss resigned following pressure relating to the council’s failing children’s services.

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The new chief executive, Emma Alexander, is the first permanent chief executive to be appointed since Ms Stewart’s exit last year.

Ms Stewart’s resignation led to a litany of departures from the top jobs in the council – starting with former council le

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