A football club that is looking to tackle climate change has received an award for its efforts in Parliament.

Dartford Football Club was awarded a Green Heart Hero trophy, for the Sustainability in Sport category, at the event in London last Monday.

It's because their stadium is the the first sustainable purpose-built in the UK.

Princes Park, the clubs home ground, in Darenth Road, Dartford, has incorparated a range of environmental features, including rainwater harvesting, effective insulation and solar panels, underfloor heating and low energy lighting, as well as encouraging supporters to use public transport when they come to matches.

Club director Norman Grimes, who received the award last week, said: "Dartford Football Club were honoured to receive the sustainability in sport award at the Green Heart Hero awards last night.

"It is fantastic recognition for the visionary work of Dartford council, whose idea it was to develop a sustainable eco-friendly stadium for the club.

“The club has 42 teams playing under its umbrella and the stadium is a massive part in us aspiring to be at the heart of the community.

"Football often gets bad publicity so we are very keen to act as role models for aspiring footballers, parents and fans within the area, by showing them that we all need to be more active in creating a cleaner future and taking action on climate change.

“As the club establishes more links within the local community the environmental aspects of the stadium are a strong message in demonstrating what the club stands for and represents.

“The club is extremely proud to be considered a Green Heart Hero and this will help us to continue to spread the word."