THOMAS Vale Construction, based in Stourport-on-Severn, has secured a £30m project to build education facilities in Staffordshire.

The company, which has its headquarters in Worcester Road, has been appointed the principal construction partner to deliver Staffordshire County Council's Education, Early Years and Sure Start programmes over the next three years.

Thomas Vale was awarded the contract, estimated to be worth £10m a year, following a rigorous selection process.