Serious defects with the build at Barons Quay in Northwich prompted me to write to Balfour Beatty demanding they fix the problems at their expense.

The retail scheme was only completed five years ago having been commissioned by the Tories when they ran Cheshire West and Chester Council.

I was alarmed to hear about glass panels failing at the travelator hall next to Asda.

Recently an aluminium fin, part of the design, fell down although fortunately nobody was injured. The service road in Weaver Way is also breaking up.

I understand legal negotiations are ongoing between Balfour Beatty and the council.

I’m hoping my intervention, covered by the media, puts pressure on the construction firm to do the right thing and fix these issues ASAP from company resources.