Councillor Jake Short
Email: jake.short@sutton.gov.uk
Council: Sutton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Pension Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Pension Committee of Sutton Council met on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss the Fund's Responsible Investment Policy, the Business Plan and Budget for the upcoming years, and updates on pension administration performance and projects. The meeting also covered governance and risk, the triennial valuation and funding strategy, audit outcomes for the Pension Fund accounts, quarterly investment performance, and the implementation of the investment strategy.
North East Surrey Crematorium Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 10.30 am
The North East Surrey Crematorium Board met on 10 March 2026 to review the Surveyor's report on the crematorium's management and operations for the quarter ending February 2026, and to consider the Treasurer's report on financial matters. The meeting agenda also included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and a discussion on the exclusion of the press and public for certain items.
Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Sutton Shareholdings Board met on 10 March 2026 to discuss and approve business plans and budgets for three of the council's subsidiary companies: Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN), Cognus, and Sutton Living Limited (SLL). Key decisions included the approval of SDEN's three-year business plan and budget, noting Cognus's progress and financial position, and approving SLL's ten-year business plan and 2026/27 budget.
Budget Council, Council - Monday, 2nd March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on Monday 2 March 2026 saw the approval of the 2026-2029 Medium-Term Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, which includes a 4.99% increase in Council Tax. The meeting also included a vote of thanks to the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Louise Phelan, and to retiring councillors.
Decisions from Meetings
71 decisions · Page 12 of 15
2024 Autumn Budget Update
From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 16, 2024
... to note the updates provided in the 2024 Autumn Budget Update report regarding the Government's budget announcements and their potential impact on the Council's financial position.
Recommendations Approved
Sutton Living Ltd Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2024-25
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note the mid-year progress against the business plan, the 2023/24 accounts for Sutton Living Limited and Sutton Living Design and Builds, and the updated Risk Register for Sutton Living Limited.
Recommendations Approved
Cognus Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2024-25
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024
...to note the mid-year progress of Cognus against its 2024/25 business plan and the update on Cognus' financial position for the year ending 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Encompass - Company Closure and Exit Plan
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024
...to approve the closure of Encompass LATC via a Member Voluntary Liquidation process, with the Chief Executive authorized to sign the Special Resolution in January 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Company Directors
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024
...to confirm the appointments of Sam Barker as a non-executive director of SDEN, Firas Al-Sheikh as Managing Director of SLL, and Simon Latham and Darren Levy as non-executive directors of SLL.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 71