SWANSEA'S local authority has ordered 18 LDV Convoy Hi-loaders in a deal worth £350,000 at showroom prices.

The vehicles will be supplied through a five-year lease with Lloyds TSB Autolease, which chose LDV as a preferred supplier. The vehicles will be used for a variety of services within the various departments throughout the City and County of Swansea Council. LDV main dealer, Swansea Van World, will supply the vehicles.