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Stafford Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

No more than four dogs per person anywhere in the borough. Pick up.
Dogs on a lead (2 metres max) in Victoria Park, Rowley Park, Stonefield Park and listed churchyards, cemeteries and crematoria.
No dogs in listed play areas and sites such as Riverway Bowling Green. £100 fixed penalty.

From 7 December 2023 for three years; a new order was consulted on in 2026.

Source: Stafford 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.