Castleford based building contractor, Strategic Team Group, has signed a three year maintenance contract worth £250,000 with Leeds City Council.

The contract will run until 2012 and will see Strategic Team Group responsible for the completion of maintenance works to drainage and ground works at some of the city's most well known attractions and facilities including Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Golden Acre Park and Millennium Square plus Lawnswood Cemetery and Crematorium and Cottingley Hall Cemetery and Crematorium.

Charles Tweed, Strategic Team Group's business development director said:

"We are delighted to have secured the three year contract, which will ensure there are consistent and continuous improvements to facilities. We are totally committed to supporting Leeds City Council in its mission to improve facilities for the Leeds community."

Alan Clarkson, Maintenance Manager, Leeds City Council added:

"The three year contract allows us to establish an open book partnership with Strategic Team Group, with long-term goals set to ensure there is continuous improvement in the service we provide.