Appleby Horse Fair: Eight places become Temporary Stop Over Areas

Preparations are being made in County Durham for Gypsies and Travellers making the journey to and from this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

As in previous years, Durham County Council has set up Temporary Stop Over Areas (TSOAs) along roads traditionally used by Gypsies and Travellers heading to and from the fair.

The fair will be held on its traditional date and will run from Thursday 5 to Wednesday 11 June.

Eight TSOAs have been prepared in Teesdale and South West Durham, which are open now until Friday 27 June.

The TSOAs in South West Durham are located at:

• Westerton Layby, DL14 8AL

• Gurney Valley, DL14 8RP

The sites located in Teesdale are:

• Broomielaw Picnic Area, DL12 8TT

• Guide Post Corner, Bowes, DL12 9HU

• Land at Stainton Bank, DL12 8RQ

• Shaw Bank Field, DL12 8TD

• Wackerfield Layby, DL2 3AP

• Winston Corner, DL2 3RW

Temporary signs will be in place showing the locations of the TSOAs as well as signed guidance for those who encamp.

Officers from the council and representatives from other organisations will be making regular visits to the TSOAs and, should any appear, unauthorised encampments, to ensure appropriate support is offered to those using them.

Owen Cleugh, Durham County Council’s safer places manager, said: “We have been working closely with partners, businesses, residents and members of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community to provide sites ahead of Appleby Fair.

“The TSOAs are being set up for the benefit of both those using them and residents living along the routes. We would strongly encourage those travelling to utilise the designated areas, instead of camping in unauthorised locations.”

Sites are being provided as part of a coordinated response with the South West Durham and Dales Business, Residents and Travellers group.

This group includes representatives from the council, town and parish councils, Durham Constabulary, local businesses and Gypsy, Roma, Traveller representatives.

Those travelling to Appleby can find more information about TSOAs at www.applebyfair.org

Anyone wishing to speak to the council’s safer communities service can call 03000 260 000 or email grtservice@durham.gov.uk

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