Special Meeting, member vote on IMechE headquarters

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers will hold a Special Meeting on 27 January 2025, followed by a member vote on a resolution about the future of its headquarters building on Birdcage Walk.

The Special Meeting will discuss the resolution and provide members with the opportunity to ask questions before casting their vote.

President Clive Hickman OBE said:

“This Special Meeting is important for the future of IMechE, and I would urge members to take part in the discussion and voting process. We value your engagement and support to help IMechE move forward with this crucial issue.”

The Trustee Board and Council recommend voting "FOR" the resolution to enable informed decision-making regarding the headquarters. The aim is to either secure a sustainable path for maintaining or repurposing the property or to consider other strategic alternatives for IMechE’s future.

Key details and how to participate

• Meeting format: The Special Meeting will be hybrid, but we encourage members to join online. All members can attend and ask questions.
• Registration: To attend, members will need to register by 22 January 2025. Details on how to register will be available via the HQ programme webpages and My Account from 20 December, in addition to the official notice sent to Corporate and Associate Members.
• Voting period: Voting will open during the Special Meeting and remain open for two weeks, until 12 noon GMT on 10 February 2025.
• Who can vote: Only eligible voting members (Corporate and Associate Members) can take part in the vote. Full voting instructions will be sent via email or post to Corporate and Associate Members.

In the run up to the Special Meeting, we will be hosting webinars to cover global time zones, for members to ask questions and find more information. Details of these will be available shortly.

More information about the Special Meeting, the resolution, updates regarding the building and the webinars can be found on the dedicated HQ Programme webpages.

If you would like to contact us with any comments, feedback or questions, please email us at hqprogramme@imeche.org.