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.

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Housing, Economy and Business Committee Chair

Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing, Economy and Business Committee of Sutton Council met on 25 November 2025, and approved a new licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and a change of tenure for a block of flats at Beech Tree Place to affordable rent. The committee also noted a bi-annual performance report and the outcome of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection.

November 25, 2025
Sutton Shareholdings Board Vice-Chair

Sutton Shareholdings Board - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Sutton Shareholdings Board is scheduled to meet on 4 November 2025 to discuss the mid-year performance and finances of Sutton Decentralised Energy Network (SDEN), Cognus, and Sutton Living Ltd.

November 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting scheduled for 3 November 2025 included discussion of Houses in Multiple Occupation, a motion to support diversity, and the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. Councillors were also expected to answer questions.

November 03, 2025
Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee Committee Member

Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee met to discuss a range of local issues, including updates from community groups, Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), and highways officers. The committee also addressed public questions regarding traffic calming measures and tennis court usage. Councillor Lisa Webster was appointed Vice Chair of the Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee.

October 14, 2025
Pension Committee Committee Member

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 7.00 pm

Councillor Cryss Mennaceur, Chair of the Pension Committee, led a meeting where members reviewed the fund's performance, administration, and future strategies. The committee approved a draft Funding Strategy Statement and delegated authority for key actions regarding investment management and advisor appointments. They also noted updates on administration performance, projects, governance, and investment performance.

October 07, 2025

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.

Information Only

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 71