In what's been described as an local authority first, Thanet District Council is introducing new Mean Green electric lawn-mowers to its open spaces fleet.

Thanet Council team

Run on lithium-ion batteries rather than diesel, these mowers will be used at Ramsgate Cemetery and Margate Crematorium and are all part of the council’s commitment to creating a clean and welcoming environment in Thanet.

The council has purchased six new mowers; two commercial ride-on mowers, two walk behind mowers and two commercial stand-on mowers to be used equally across the two sites.

Cllr Fairbrass, Deputy Leader of Thanet District Council said, “Electric mowers, which last for 7 hours of constant work, are vastly preferable to diesel models because they generate no carbon monoxide emissions and are low noise. The mowers don’t just offer public health and environmental benefits, they also reduce risk to our staff.

What’s more, they enjoy low running and maintenance costs which is part of the council’s ongoing efficiency drive.”