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South Ribble Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead in public places, and when an officer asks.
No dogs in play areas, games areas, bowling greens, skate parks, ponds and fountains, pitches during sport, or cemetery grounds off the paths.

2024 orders.

Source: South Ribble Borough 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.