Bury AFC reveal result of second vote amid plan to merge and bring club back to Gigg Lane

Bury Football Club Supporters Society have revealed the results of a second vote to merge two fan groups and bring Bury FC back to Gigg Lane.

Supporters were previously asked to vote on proposals to unite two fans groups - the Shakers Community Society and Bury Football Club Supporters Society (BFCSS). The plans to merge the two failed last year after members of the latter voted against them, with the 63% of fans required for the merger not quite hitting the required 66%.

However, the outcome of the new merger vote was revealed on May 5 and votes in favour were 952 (90.1%), while votes against the resolution were 105 (9.9%). As a result, the resolution has passed.

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A statement was released alongside the results, which read: "Bury Football Club Supporters Society would like to thank all fans who voted on the future of your club. A fan-owned club is nothing without its loyal fans, you are all valued and have a part to play.

"Under Section 111 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 this resolution must be passed by not less than two thirds of those members present and voting at the meeting (whether in person or by proxy), and must be confirmed by a further Special Resolution at a second general meeting.

"Votes in favour are 952 (90.1%) and votes against the resolution are 105 (9.9%). During the SGM and the voting process the independant company Mi Voice have ensured compliance, counted, ratified all eligible votes and verified the result. The outcome of the vote is that the required threshold of 66.6% has been achieved, the resolution has therefore passed.

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