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: Planning Committee (Substitute) Council (Committee Member) Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee (Committee Member) Housing, Economy and Business Committee (Chair) Strategy and Resources Committee (Committee Member) Senior Officer Appointment Committee (Committee Member) North East Surrey Crematorium Board (Committee Member) Sutton Shareholdings Board (Vice-Chair) Pension Committee (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 is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with a packed agenda focusing on the financial health and strategic direction of the council's pension fund. Key discussions are expected to cover responsible investment policies, the business plan and budget for the upcoming years, and the triennial valuation of the pension fund.

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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Finance and Performance - Quarter 4 Outturn 2024/25

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 16, 2025

... the recommendations outlined in the Finance and Performance - Quarter 4 Outturn 2024/25 report, providing a financial monitoring and key performance indicators update, were approved.

Recommendations approved

Sutton Council workforce report 2025

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 16, 2025

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved the recommendations outlined in the Sutton Council workforce report 2025, noting the progress in workforce equality, diversity, and inclusion over the past year.

Recommendations Approved

Charity, Faith and Community Sector Update

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 16, 2025

...the Strategy and Resources Committee of Sutton approved recommendations regarding the Charity, Faith and Community Sector, including a new partnership agreement and infrastructure contract, following a corporate peer challenge.

Recommendations Approved

Delivering Ambitious for Sutton: Strategy and Resources Committee

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 16, 2025

...to note the role and remit of the Strategy and Resources Committee as set out in the report, which provides an update on key developments across the areas the committee is responsible for, including the overall strategic direction of the Council, major projects, resources services, public health, and community safety, in order to inform decision making and support scrutiny of performance and delivery.

Recommendations Approved

Sub Committee Arrangements 2025-26

From: Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 16, 2025

...to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee of the Strategy and Resources Committee for 2025/26, appoint its members, and designate its chair and vice chair.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 71