Kent County Council searches for ownership solution for 8 windmills

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Tom Kilkelly

Union Windmill. Credit: Wheels of Time

Eight Kent windmills, currently owned by Kent County Council, may find a new owner in the coming months as the council looks to 'find alternative arrangements for the Windmills' ownership'.

While no decisions have yet been made, if the move is given the go-ahead it would achieve a saving of about £800,000 up until 2029.

The windmills under consideration as part of this consultation are Chillenden Mill; Union Mill, Cranbrook; Herne Mill; Drapers Mill, Margate; Meopham Mill; Davison’s Mill, Stelling Minnis; West Kingsdown Mill and Stocks Mill, Wittersham.

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KCC’s Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment, Tony Hills, said: “We are proposing to change the ownership arrangements of the eight windmills that are currently owned by KCC, which would allow us to contribute towards closing our budget gap.

“This would allow us to make a reduction in our day-to-day spending of the amount going towards running costs and maintenance for the windmills.

“No final decisions will be made until all the information and views collected through this consultation are reviewed.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.