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Jake Michael Short
Liberal Democrats candidate for Carshalton Central
Jake has lived in Carshalton for most of his life. He went to school at Carshalton Boys Sports College, and saw first hand the transformative effect Sutton's excellent teachers can have. His main interests are improving local transport, local history, improving mental health services and education.
Previous elections
Carshalton Central (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Carshalton Central (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Egham (2017)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Carshalton Central Ward
Where Jake fits into things
Carshalton and Wallington
Constituency
Carshalton Central
Ward
Jake Michael Short
Candidate
Carshalton Central
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Sutton