Hyndburn Council held a meeting with contractors regarding the future of Wilson Sports Village after a construction giant signed up for the scheme fell into administration.

A spokesperson for the council said that Alliance Leisure, who are running the project, are establishing a way forward for the development and prioritising preparations for a successful restart of the project.

Construction giant ISG collapsed on Friday after failing to secure a rescue deal and putting thousands of people out of work.

The national construction company was undertaking many large projects for corporations and the government across the country and their administration has impacted many sectors and their respective supply chains nationally.

At a meeting on Tuesday, Alliance Leisure gave assurances to the council that they are in a strong trading position and intend to minimise disruption and ensure the continuity of the project.

They say the company is following the necessary protocols in conjunction with Ernst & Young, the appointed administrators.

These include ensuring that the site is safe and secure, that sports clubs and groups can continue to use the existing facilities and that an action plan is produced to inform the council of the next key steps to restart the project.

They also want to assure residents that they are focusing their efforts on getting the construction site operational and place great emphasis on minimising impact and disruption to the programme to deliver the project as planned.

Noordad Aziz, leader of Hyndburn Council said: " Ultimately for us, there is a process, and we are on top of it it is a complex process, and we are taking the appropriate steps, and they are necessary.

"One thing we will get with us is strong communication with any progress.

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Former Hyndburn Council leader Miles Parkinson was a key backer of the £12.6m leisure facility based in Clayton-le-Moors, which was initially criticised by Labour councillors as a “vanity project”.

He said: “It is quite difficult, but the main point is the impact of this on the employees. The 3,000 who have lost their jobs as the company has gone into administration.

“Alliance Leisure will have to go through due process and resolve the matter, whether someone buys the company or if it is liquidated.

“The main issue for the borough is the next steps that Alliance Leisure intends to take and that will be uncovered in due process.”

After seizing power in May, Labour councillors have continued to back the project as construction was already well under way.

It received £2.4million investment from Sports England via its Strategic Facilities Fund, which has the objective of supplying the right sports facilities in the right areas.