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Bath & North East Somerset Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • Dogs on a lead of 2 metres or less (unless under close control) in six council cemeteries: Locksbrook, Harptree, St Michael's, Smallcombe, St James and Twerton.
  • Pick up in those areas.

Order 2 July 2026 to 2 July 2029.

Source: Bath & North East Somerset 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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