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Rossendale Borough Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- Dogs on a lead in cemeteries, allotments, council car parks and formal gardens, and on county roads. Put your dog on a lead if an officer asks.
- No dogs in children's play areas, sports pitches, games areas, bowling greens, tennis courts, skate parks and bike tracks.
- No more than four dogs per person. Pick up and carry bags. £100 fixed penalty.
Orders from 19 August 2019; a three-year extension was recommended in 2022.
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.