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Newport City Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Keep dogs under control, on a lead when an officer asks, within 50 metres of livestock, and in listed cemeteries.
No dogs in enclosed play areas, or on sports pitches in season (football July to April, rugby September to April, cricket April to September).

2026 order.

Source: Newport 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.