A CONSTRUCTION firm says it has been left “substantially” out of pocket due to its involvement with a multi-million pound development in Ulverston.

Aspect Construction says it has suspended work on the town’s Blue Light Hub following broken promises and mounting financial pressures.

The hub, masterminded by Cumbria County Council, was meant to bring the emergency services in Furness under one roof – but no work has taken place in at least two weeks, with no resolution in sight between contractor and council.

Aspect director Terry Hearfield said: “There have been a number of extras on the project. We were supposed to get the ground in a certain condition but when we got there it was in a different condition to what we were told.

“We have had barely any recognition for doing that extra work. We have to look after our creditors and our staff. We can’t throw money at it.”

Ground was broken at the site of the hub in February 2017. The £4.6m development when completely will provide emergency service coverage for more than 6,000 people.

A county council spokesman said: “The amounts being sought from the county have not been agreed and we are working hard to resolve the issue. The Ulverston Blue Light Hub project is expected to be completed later than scheduled. A revised schedule and completion date will be confirmed as soon as possible”