Public Space Protection Order for High Force, Low Force and Gibson's Cave

New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour at a popular Teesdale beauty spot have come into force.

Durham County Council has introduced a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the area around High Force, Low Force and Gibson’s Cave.

The areas form part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark and are designated sites of special scientific interest.

Following extensive consultation, which strongly supported the PSPO, the council hopes the measure will help protect the landscape after a large influx of visitors throughout the pandemic.