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Rhondda Cynon Taf Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Pick up in all public places and carry bags.
Dogs on a lead at all times in council cemeteries and in Aberdare Park, and anywhere an officer asks.
No dogs in council schools, playgrounds and marked sports pitches, or certain community council sites. £100 fixed penalty.

Both orders extended in September 2026 to 2029.

Source: herald.wales (not the council's own site). 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.