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Leeds City Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

At most four dogs per walker (six for insured professional walkers).
Dogs on a lead on roads, footpaths and verges, and in listed parks, cemeteries and golf courses.
No dogs in signed play areas, schools, games areas, tennis courts and parts of Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam.
£100 fixed penalty, £80 if paid within 10 days.

In force to 23 March 2028.

Source: Leeds City 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.