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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Sutton Decentralised Energy Network Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2024-25

From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024

...to note the performance update, draft annual accounts, and risk register for the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network, approve the business case for a heat network connection to the Clarion Housing Lavenders estate, and recommend a £1.015m loan from the Council to fund the connection.

Recommendations Approved

Encompass Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2024-25

From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 6.30 pm - November 05, 2024

...to note the Encompass LATC's financial statements and report for 2023-24, financial performance for 2024-25 (as at six months), progress on contracted 2024-25 key performance indicators, and Risk Register.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Person

From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Revised Statement of Policy and Principles - Gambling Act 2005

From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024

...to approve the revised Statement of Licensing Policy and Principles under the Gambling Act 2005.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Local Committee Chairs

From: Council - Monday, 21st October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 21, 2024

...to appoint Patrick Ogbonna as Chair of the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee and Sam Cumber as Chair of the Sutton Local Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 71