Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th November 2024 Issue no. 1140
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Churchill secures Merrion Centre contract
Churchill has secured a cleaning contract to support the Merrion Shopping Centre, owned by property development and investment company Town Centre Securities. The three-year contract, which commenced 7th August, has seen the companies partner to provide a safe, clean environment for the 9million-plus internal visitors per annum.
Churchill is now providing comprehensive cleaning services for the 1million sq.ft shopping centre which is located in the Arena Quarter in the heart of Leeds. The centre, which was originally built in the 1960s, has seen continuous investment and remains one of the city's leading shopping and entertainment destinations.
Some 20 Churchill cleaning colleagues now provide day and night cleaning across the mixed-use office and public areas.
Churchill was chosen for its high-quality services and emphasis on sustainable solutions including the removal of single use plastics and sustainably sourced uniforms which help further lower the centre's carbon footprint.
"We are excited for Churchill to support us at the Merrion Centre," says Stephanie McCann, the centre's manager. "Churchill's extensive experience with retail spaces will help our building remain clean and hygienic to ensure visitors can relax as they shop. We have a hard-working team and the standard of cleanliness in the centre and our adjoining offices is a credit to them."
The contract will be managed by Churchill operations along with the on-site Merrion Centre management team. The addition of TCS as a new client further adds to Churchill's steadily growing retail portfolio which includes a number of additional properties in Leeds city centre and retail locations in the surrounding area.
Phil Matis, operations director for Scotland and the North at Churchill, says: "We are proud to be working with TCS and the Merrion Centre, which has a longstanding history within the city and is a well-recognised landmark. Our cleaning teams will help continue to provide excellent customer service and an enjoyable, clean environment for visitors. "
Churchill Group is one of the largest independently-owned soft service providers in the UK; comprising specialist businesses of cleaning, catering, security, front-of-house, environmental and compliance. Its clients enjoy the flexibility of a specialised single service through to a complete bespoke multi-service solution. Established over 40 years ago, looks after more than 1,000 clients in all sectors throughout the UK including British Land, The Instant Group, Scottish Power, The Institute of Directors, GTR, Eurostar, Network Rail High Speed, LSER, JLL, Port of Dover, Canary Wharf Management, Norton Rose, Dorset Fire and Rescue, c2c, and The GLA. In August 2023, Churchill became an Employee Ownership Trust. A controlling interest in the company has been transferred to an employee owned trust which is then held for the benefit of employees.
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