Kent chief executive Paul Millman has announced that he is taking early retirement after 10 years at the club.

He is to leave with immediate effect for personal reasons. Jamie Clifford takes over as acting chief executive.

Meanwhile, Kent have announced that Canterbury City Council have agreed to loan £4m towards the redevelopment of the St Lawrence Ground.

The redevelopment includes floodlights, a hotel, hospitality boxes, conference facility and health and fitness centre.

Kent chairman George Kennedy said: "It will go a long way towards helping realise the vision of creating a ground of which we can be truly proud."

As for Millman's departure, a club spokesman said: "The club is grateful for his efforts over the past 10 years and wishes him a long and happy retirement.

"Jamie Clifford will be appointed acting chief executive whilst the club reviews its options and seeks applicants for the role."

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