Gillingham are calling on supporters, partners and local people to back their plans for a new state-of-the art stadium.
The Gills want to secure their long-term future and are looking at moving away from their current home – Priestfield Stadium.
Chairman Paul Scally has spent 17 years in his quest to find a new home for the club and hasn’t given up hope of relocating about half a mile from their current home.
He wants to provide a world-class community hub for Medway residents.
The only suitable site is on land known locally as Mill Hill. The site is identified in the draft proposals of Medway Council’s Local Plan.
“Not only would this ensure that Gillingham Football Club have a long-term future at the heart of the community in Medway,” explained Gills chairman Scally, “such a move would help raise the profile of Medway, gain national and international recognition of the area, and assist in placing this part of South East England firmly on the map for the good and great of everyone.”
Supporters can show their support by filling in sample letters that are available to either download or collect in person from the MEMS Priestfield Stadium as of Saturday morning.
These can either be emailed to [email protected] or sent to Medway Council Planning Department, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent. ME4 4TR.
The closing date for the Local Plan consultation period is Tuesday, April 18.
Those sending letters in support of the club’s aspirations for the Mill Hill site need to supply their name and address in order for their backing to be considered.