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Spelthorne Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead in 13 council car parks, Staines, Sunbury and other council cemeteries, and Spelthorne and Sunbury leisure centres.
No dogs in 33 listed places, mainly fenced play areas, plus tennis courts, ball courts, skate parks and the walled garden at Sunbury Park.
Professional walkers: no more than four dogs in about 50 listed parks, such as Bishop Duppas Park, Lammas Recreation Park and Staines Park. Put your dog on a lead there if an officer asks.
Pick up anywhere in the borough.

From 19 January 2024 for three years.

Source: Spelthorne 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.