Perhaps the change to the LAA voting that Ewald mentions is this, quoted from
Brian Hop's post on the LAA forum:-
...the change, presented as a Motion last year by the Board and accepted by members with a vote at the AGM, that ALL Motions had to be lodged at least 42 days before the AGM. Previously only Motions that affected the Articles had to be in by 42 days, other Motions could be lodged much later (either 7 or 14 days prior, I can't recall). This ensures the Board has time to consider the Motion properly. It has absolutely no effect on voting.
As a LAA member that seems a sensible way to avoid a late, possibly contentious, ambushing motion.