On behalf of our community club, I want to say a huge thank you to each and every person near and far for the incredible support given to the club in trying to secure a permanent home to safeguard our future.

This evening saw us overcome the first pivotal hurdle in ensuring Grays Athletic Community Football Club remains an integral part of Thurrock.

There are still further ratification processes for Thurrock Council to proceed with before the joint application alongside Group 1 can be formally and finally signed off.

In the meantime, Grays Athletic Community Football Club will continue to work hard within our community alongside our partners and allies in ensuring our community programmes continue to serve our residents and provide football opportunities for all.