The council says the Big Brother winner has put Consett on the map

The 23-year-old, from Consett, was crowned winner of the sixth series of the programme on Friday night.

Derwentside District Council has organised a special welcome home for him at the Blackhill and Consett park on Tuesday afternoon.

The council also said it planned to appoint him as its official ambassador for young people.

Council leader Councillor Alex Watson said: "Anthony has certainly put Consett on the map.

"We are pleased to be able to recognise Anthony's achievement by bestowing upon him the honour as ambassador for young people.

"We have all read in the press how Anthony has helped put Consett on the map and I am sure that in the future as an ambassador with family connections in the district he will continue to do so.

"We hope that he will help us motivate other young people in the district to achieve personal success."