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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • No more than four dogs per person from November 2026 (down from six).
  • Existing dog fouling and dog control rules continue in parks: pick up and follow lead and no-dog signs.

New order from November 2026 for three years.

Source: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

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