Southend-on-Sea City Council: dog rules

Rules added

• One person can walk at most four dogs.
• Dogs on a lead in listed areas, and anywhere when an officer asks.
• No dogs in listed areas, including seasonal beach zones (Beaches layer).

Renewed in 2024.

Source: Southend-on-Sea 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.

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Beaches with dog rules

• Southend beachesDogs banned 1 May to 30 September