The following proposal were discussed at the league’s AGM meeting held in November 2025.
| Proposal | Motion Outcome |
| Elections of Management committee to be held every year | Not Passed |
| All committee members to serve the league at one given post for maximum two years. | Not Passed |
| Each post holder stays in position for one year | Not Passed |
| Eliminate the position of league Executive Finance Officer | Not Passed |
| Executives to be aware of their roles and responsibilities and Executive to stick to their remit and not be influenced | Noted |
| Two teams in the league should not be able to use the same name and be a first team and second team. This stops teams from using first team players for second team games where there is a promotion or relegation chance. This will also stop same teams being in the same division which could cause conflict. If there’s a conflict, the team that registered the name first keeps it, and the other team must choose a different name. | Not Passed |
| Each member club who play a U-21 registered player in league games will award a BONUS point. To award the point clubs MUST identify the player on the team card which will be uploaded to the match official WhatsApp group by the umpire | Passed |
| If an umpire is a registered member for any team he can’t do the umpiring for his own team. | Noted |
| Player registration time to be changed from Thursday 5pm to Saturday 5pm. | Passed |
| If any player arrives before conclusion of first inning will be eligible to play in the game. Batting and bowling position to be determined by the umpire as per lateness. | Not Passed |
| League to appoint a disciplinary manager for all disciplinary matters and umpires to report all disciplinary matters to disciplinary manager only and not discuss any of those matters with umpires secretary or any other committee member to ensure these matters stay private and confidential. Once case is concluded any sanctions to be communicated to league secretary and published on league web site | All Disciplinary matter will be administered by the disciplinary panel and league officers will not be involved with the process. |
| Umpire Secretary role is to be limited to umpire appointments only and not to be involved in any disciplinary matters unless summoned by disciplinary manager for any reason. | As above |
| League members to chose a Division Representative for each division. For Crescent we want to nominate Nasir Mahmood of Bradford Riders. Division representatives to assist league committee where needed. For example to improve fixtures they can assist fixture and results secretary. Help and guide fellow members for any thing they struggle with in their respective sections. Fill the gap in case one or two committee members not being available for any reason. | Noted |
| Any fixture conceded last 3 weeks of season should be £500-750 fine | Not Passed |
| The format if the shield needs to be changed so we are not playing two rounds in two days , have the final at a later date | Noted |
| Have a reserve day for both finals and both should be played at Park Avenue on different dates | Noted, Clubs agreed to play no later than Thursday of the same week of the original fixture. |
| Independent panel to be created with a fixed Chair Chair has the sole right in organising a panel and communication with league secretary for correspondence etc Any communication with outcomes must be done within a specified time to all parties asap | Passed |
| Umpire ratings to be looked at and umpires should be given the opportunity to do Any fixtures and rotate clubs | Noted |
| Rule changed or proposed that are passed to be presented to clubs. Any alterations during the season cannot be allowed unless an EGM has taken place and has followed the constitutional parameters | Passed |
| Empower League Executives to take proactive/retrospective action against ANY club or player that has breached ANY element of the constitution and impose necessary sanctions and panel referrals, without any TIME LIMIT. This includes any elements of bringing the league into disrepute or offensive and/or allegations against executives, umpires, clubs or players on ANY platform. All panel decisions will be made on evidence ONLY. This is to discourage clubs/players from breaching League Constitution and compromise its integrity. | Not Passed |
| All panel meetings will use the League Constitution and ECB Code of Conduct (COC) as MANDATORY guidance relating to all disciplinary proceedings. The panel will be clear in identifying the ECB COC level of offence and how it was aligned and applied with the League Constitution when communicating back to club/players. | Noted |
| If a complaint proceeds to a Panel Hearing, the panel need to be aware of the League Constitution rule breach applied (even if NOT specified by the complainant) and appropriate sanctions/decisions must be made SOLELY and CONSISTENTLY on that rule breach and not any other element – unless it is identified that further breaches have occurred and the panel make the decision to include in the complaint. This must be noted and communicated in the decision letter to the club/players. | Noted |
| Disciplinary Penalties – The panel has complete flexibility to apply the appropriate penalties: including; (1) Deduct up to 50 points, (2) Apply up to £500 fine. All general disciplinary/player sanction related hearings will be dealt with as per the ECB COC, however repeat/multiple offences could be increased per instance as per the above – and the panel have the additional ability to impose further severe sanctions/bans that are deemed to be significantly compromising the integrity of the league. This is to discourage dishonesty and repeat offenders. The schedule of points/penalties to follow. | Not Passed |
| Teams are NOT in ANY circumstance prohibited to declare in ANY innings of a match. This could be a disadvantage to the opposing team and ruling will be consistent with limited overs cricket rules. | Passed |
| 2nd Transfer rule – Allow a second transfer within the season for any player moving to a different section ONLY providing the holding club are happy to release the player. | Passed |
| Overseas & Transfer Forms – Add in the MANDATORY completion and submission of the Overseas/Transfer Nomination Form as part of a standard registration. Therefore, the online form MUST be completed and player added to the overseas/transfer leagues listing. If either is NOT completed, the player is deemed NOT registered and is therefore ineligible to play. | Passed |
| Cup/Shield – Any constitutional breach could result in expulsion from the competition and the panel will have the authority to impose further sanctions subject to the severity of the breach. In the event of any expulsion, the club previously eliminated by the club (in question) will take the vacated place to ensure the integrity of the league is upheld and the competition is not compromised. | Noted |
| Review Umpire Fees – Increase umpires fees to £55. If the travelling distance is more outside the postal code, the current additional £5 payment is added. If the travelling distance is more than 30 mins or 30 miles, and extra £10 payment will be applicable. | Not Passed |
| League Executives to update the current version of the League Constitution (post AGM to also incorporate approved proposals) to ensure there are no ‘grey areas’ and application of rules are consistent – with NO individual interpretation. All changes need to be communicated with member clubs. Following any final amendments the final version will be shared and uploaded onto the League website and will be implemented for Season 2026. | Noted |
| Introduce a ‘non-executive’ social media role – they will be responsible for all League social media and support the League Executives to manage and co-ordinate League events (i.e. Awards, Cup Finals etc) to encourage fan and family attendance – (including media advertising, stage, entertainment, fireworks etc). | Noted |
| Rain affected games – Amend the current ruling. TWO matches need to be ‘completed’ in the Section otherwise ALL teams get awarded 6 points ONLY. No bonus points for games that started for fairness to all clubs. | Passed |
| Strict disciplinary measures to be introduced and enforced by the League Executives when any evidence is presented where clubs/players have compromised the integrity of the League, (i.e. changing averages, scoresheets etc). This can be extended to any constitutional breach whereby an act of dishonesty has been made. The League Executives to be empowered to request clubs to attend a hearing when sufficient evidence is present. Appropriate sanctions and/or penalties can be imposed up to and including (i.e.) £500 fine and up to 40 points, plus any suspensions/bans (suspended). Link with current ruling 27b. If there is a re-occurring beach, the sanctions can be increased as appropriate. A breakdown of all sanctions and penalties will listed as appropriate. | Not Passed |
| Option A – Quality of match balls used in ALL SECTIONS need to be improved. Option B – Quality of match balls used in PREMIER ONLY need to be improved. | Passed, Premier Section only – maximum price £18.00 |
| Option A – Scorers – Update to current ruling 11d for ALL SECTIONS. If a club fails to provide a scorer, the cost of a single scorer will be £20 per club, even if scoring is done offline. Option B – Scorers – Update to current ruling 11d for PREMIER ONLY. If a club fails to provide a scorer, the cost of a single scorer will be £20 per club, even if scoring is done offline. | Passed |
| Any new club joining the league are permitted to a maximum of 4 transfers from existing member clubs during their first year of membership. For existing clubs, that remains at 2. | Passed |
| Player registration – If any player registration complaint is upheld, ALL bonus and match points will be awarded (Max 20 points). | Passed |
| Rule Amendment – Any person(s) who has played first class cricket, which shall include T20, ODI and Tests (all internationals) within 5 years of application will be classed as a professional and shall NOT be eligible to register with any member club. Any UK domestic first-class cricketer who has played 3 or less first-class games within 5 years will be allowed to register with member clubs. | Passed |
| Update ruling 11e – Any player registration (or constitutional breach) matter(s) must be raised with the opposing club and/or the League by the following Thursday. Failing to do this the concerned club loses the right to refer the matter to the disciplinary panel unless it relates to rule 9d and 9e’. | Passed |
| The current T100 ball competition to be replaced by a T20 Cup tournament. This will consist of 8 teams, the Top 4 from each of the Premier and Crescent sections ONLY. In the event of a team forfeiting their place, the 5th placed team in the respective Section will be given the option to participate. The tournament will be sponsored by Whiterose CC. | Passed |