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.
61 meetings · Page 2 of 13
Strategy and Resources Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 February 2026, discussing the council's financial performance, the medium-term financial plan, and proposals for the London Cancer Hub and Quarry Cottage. Key decisions included approving the Q3 financial update, adopting the 2026/27 budget and medium-term financial plan, and agreeing to changes to the London Cancer Hub boundary and a lease for Quarry Cottage.
Council - Monday, 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 26 January 2026 addressed several key issues, including financial governance of major projects, efforts to tackle bowel cancer, plans for job creation and affordable housing, and the retention of the council's committee system. A significant debate also took place regarding the future of the Beddington Energy Recovery Facility.
Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing, Economy and Business Committee is scheduled to convene on 14 January 2026 to discuss a range of housing-related matters. Key agenda items include proposals for the continuation of the affordable homes acquisition programme, proposed changes to housing rents and other charges for the upcoming financial year, and the approval of a long-term Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.
Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a community showcase by the Sutton, Kingston, Epsom & Merton Parkinson's Group, updates from various Friends of Parks Groups, and an opportunity for public questions. The committee will also reflect on past community showcases and public realm initiatives.
Pension Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Sutton Council Pension Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss pension administration, governance, investments and budget monitoring. The committee was also expected to review its work programme for the coming year, and to consider its annual stewardship report.
Decisions from Meetings
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Cognus Mid-Year Performance 2025-26 and Finances 2024-25
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025
...to note the mid-year progress of Cognus against its 2025/26 business plan and the update on its financial position for the year ending 2024/25, approving the recommendations outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Sutton Living Ltd Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2025-26
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025
...to note the mid-year progress against the Sutton Living Ltd business plan, the company's and Sutton Living Design and Build's accounts for 2024/25, and the company's updated Risk Register.
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Sutton Decentralised Energy Network Mid-Year Performance and Finances 2025-26
From: Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 04, 2025
...to approve recommendations to note the Sutton Decentralised Energy Network's performance update, draft annual accounts, and risk register, and to seek external investment into SDEN.
Recommendations Approved
Quarterly Investment and Manager Performance
From: Pension Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 07, 2025
...they approved the recommendations to note the fund's performance during the quarter ended 30 June 2025, to note the fund's actual asset allocation, funding level and cashflow position as at 30 June 2025, to note the update on the LCIV, and to delegate authority to the Section 151 Officer for signing an Investment Management Agreement (IMA) with the London CIV (LCIV) and to carry out an open procurement exercise for an independent advisor for the Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Triennial Valuation and Funding Strategy Statement Update
From: Pension Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 07, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 71