THE Wrekin Housing Trust has signed a deal that will see it take possession of 70 vans on a contract hire basis.

The non-profit making organisation is the largest social landlord in Shropshire. The vehicles, supplied by Grosvenor Contracts, will be used by plumbers, electricians, carpenters and bricklayers.

The contract is for a variety of Ford Connects and Transits including two specialist vehicles, a Jetter van and a Crew bus.