A public exhibition is set to put Tilbury Football Club's £5million stadium plans on display for the  first time. 

Fans and residents are being invited to view the proposals to deliver a major upgrade to the club's facilities on July 30.

Formed in 1889, Tilbury FC is one of the oldest football clubs in the country and has called its current ground at Chadfields home for over 70 years.

However, its current facilities are tired and in need of significant investment to secure a bright future for the club.

The current scheme seeks to deliver a new purpose-built community football stadium with 4,000 capacity, new clubhouse, gym, multi-purpose hall and car parking.

The delivery of up to 112 new homes on brownfield land adjacent to the club’s ground will provide funding to enable the improvements to Tilbury FC.

The consultation event has been organised to invite local residents and fans to have their say on the emerging proposals for the football club before the proposals are finalised and submitted to Thurrock Council later this year.

It will also kick off alongside the Dockers’ pre-season match against, Hashtag United, the high profile 2017 Wembley Cup Winners who will also be calling Tilbury home for next season.

Daniel Nash, Chairman of Tilbury Football Club, commented: “We were formed by local dock workers all the way back in 1889 and take pride in the role we have always played in the community.

"That’s why we’re keen for our community to play a key role in shaping the vision for Tilbury Football Club’s future."

Ben Pearce, Director of Apex Platinum Investments, commented: “As a local Thurrock-based developer, working to secure the future of Tilbury Football Club is a project close to our heart.

"The proposals for a modern community stadium, an all weather football pitch and supporting facilities present a golden opportunity secure a bright future for the club and we hope as many people as possible engage with our consultation to take Tilbury forward.”

The public exhibition will take place on July 30, from 4pm to 8pm, at Tilbury Football Club, Chadfields, St Chads Road.

Anyone who is unable to attend the consultation event can still view the vision for the future of the football club by visiting the dedicated project website at www.tilburyfcconsultation.co.uk.