NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING to be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QN on Thursday 26 June 2025 at 6pm.
Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting (SGM) of Middlesex County Cricket Club Limited (the "Club") will be held at the above time and location. The meeting has been convened in accordance with Rule 22.1 of the Club Rules, following receipt of a request from at least 100 Individual or Affiliate Members of the Club.
Each of the resolutions listed below will be proposed as an ordinary resolution and will be passed if more than 50% of members voting (in person or by proxy) are in favour.
Resolutions to be considered
The following resolutions will be presented to the meeting:
Explanatory Statement
Resolutions 1 and 2 were submitted by a group of over 100 members seeking to influence the Club’s stance at forthcoming ECB discussions on the domestic playing structure. While the Board of MCCC fully acknowledges the concerns expressed and shares many of the values articulated, the Board is unfortunately unable to support these resolutions for legal reasons.
The Club is constituted as a Community Benefit Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Under the Club’s Rules and the law, the Board has fiduciary duties to exercise its own judgment in the best interests of the Club as a whole. Resolutions that attempt to mandate the Board’s vote on external matters, such as ECB reform proposals, are beyond the legal power of a General Meeting and cannot override directors’ duties or decision-making obligations. For this reason, the Board advises members to vote against Resolutions 1 and 2.
Resolution 3, introduced by the Board, is intended as a constructive alternative. It retains the spirit of the members’ resolutions—ensuring that members' views are seriously considered—while remaining compliant with legal obligations. The Board recommends that members vote in favour of Resolution 3.
The Club has already undertaken a consultation process, including an online member survey with over 1,100 responses. A summary of the survey findings will be shared at the SGM. In addition, members are invited to attend a pre-SGM forum (details to follow) for open dialogue.
Voting
Voting will be conducted by show of hands at the meeting. Members unable to attend may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. Proxy forms are available from the Club office and must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
By order of the Board
Andrew Cornish
Chief Executive Officer
