A MAJOR employer has announced plans to create 100 extra jobs as part of a £9 million expansion.

Tronic, which is based in Sandside Road, Ulverston, was named as the preferred bidder by South Lakeland District Council's cabinet for the latest phase of development at Low Mill Business Park.

The firm, which has a 245-strong workforce, was selected through a bid process, which considered the financial value and the benefit the offer would make to the local economy.

Mr Jones said he wanted to employ people from the local area.