The news follows an ongoing skirmish with the Kent Messenger over the cost of the initiative, which has now been revealed as £1.8m in public funds since broadcasts began.
Off the air in March
Although the move may be seen as a victory of sorts for the Messenger, the station was running on a pilot basis that was due to come to a conclusion next month. The council will now be using that deadline to close the operation.
In a statement released yesterday, Kent County Council leader Paul Carter commented: "Kent TV has proved itself to be a brave and bold innovation and we have learned a great deal from it.
"It has provided a source of practical, useful information for residents."
Despite this he noted: "We are living in different and difficult economic times compared with when the pilot was launched in September 2007.
"In difficult times our spending has to be prioritised. We have therefore decided that Kent TV will not continue when the pilot period ends in March 2010."
Ten Alps founder Bob Geldof has previously described the station as "a vital public service."
However, opposition to the Conservative run council complained about its perceived lack of impartiality and drain on local public funds.
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