Councillor Jake Short

Council - Monday, 14th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting on 14 July 2025 included discussion of a number of motions, including the protection of Greenbelt land, helping residents through hard times, addressing the deterioration of Mill Green Mitcham Common, and Parkinson's awareness. Councillors also addressed questions about Sutton Housing Partnership repairs, Transport for London (TfL) works, the future of Healthwatch, the Victoria House site, carbon emissions, support for the charity sector, resident participation in planning, welfare reforms, and the committee system in local councils.

Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Carshalton and Clockhouse Local Committee met to discuss a range of local issues, including updates from the Sutton Housing Partnership, budget considerations, and local funding allocations. The committee also planned to hear a community showcase from the Carshalton Beeches Wellbeing Group.

North East Surrey Crematorium Board - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.30 am

The North East Surrey Crematorium Board (NESCB) met to discuss the surveyor and treasurer's reports, as well as an update on the board's constitution. The board was also scheduled to appoint a chair and vice-chair. Councillors were reminded to consider whether they had any interests they should declare.

Pension Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Pension Committee meeting. It is important to remember that this is based on the agenda and associated reports, so it is not a record of what was actually discussed or decided.

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

The Strategy and Resources Committee met on 16 June 2025 to discuss a range of issues including the council's financial performance, support for the charity sector, workforce development, and appointments to outside bodies. The committee noted a general fund revenue underspend for 2024/25, but also an overspend in the dedicated schools grant. They agreed to recommission a Charity, Faith and Community Sector infrastructure contract, and to establish the Sutton Shareholdings Board as a sub-committee.