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Rother District Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- No dogs on tennis courts, play areas, outdoor gym areas, skate parks and BMX tracks.
- Dogs on a lead on Bexhill promenade from 1 May to 30 September, and no dogs on Bexhill's central beach in that season.
- Camber and Pett beach controls stay in place (Beaches layer). Winchelsea beach controls were recommended for removal.
- Rye Cemetery: dogs only on the public footpath, on a short lead. Rye Gun Garden: dogs on a short lead.
From the council's 2023 renewal report: the order runs to January 2027.
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.
Beaches with dog rules
- Bexhill (Brockley Road to Sea Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Camber Sands (central)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Named parks, paths and places
- Rye Gun Garden, RyeOn a lead