Jake Short - Councillor for Sutton (Carshalton Central)

Councillor Jake Short

Liberal Democrat Carshalton Central Chair: Housing, Economy and Business Committee

Email: jake.short@sutton.gov.uk

Council: Sutton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Housing, Economy and Business Committee (Chair) Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Sutton Shareholdings Board (Vice-Chair) Pension Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Substitute) Senior Officer Appointment Committee (Committee Member) Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee (Committee Member) North East Surrey Crematorium Board (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Council Committee Member

Annual Council Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 7.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pension Committee Committee Member

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.

March 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
North East Surrey Crematorium Board Committee Member

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.

March 10, 2026, 10:30 am
Sutton Shareholdings Board Vice-Chair

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.

March 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 02, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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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