Proposed safety measures along the beach between Blackhall and Horden

Earlier this year we contacted officers at the county council to ask them to take whichever measures were necessary to mitigate as far as possible the potential danger posed by the high ridge stretching along the beach from Blackhall Colliery to Horden (please see post dated Sunday 8 October 2017 for background details).

Both the Durham Heritage Coast officer and the Environment & Design manager from the planning and assets section at county hall have been back in touch with us to confirm that a mechanical digger will be deployed soon to carry out remedial works to create exit points through the ridge at this location and thereby enhance the safety of people using the beach.

We will monitor progress with this scheme and update on any significant developments.