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West Northamptonshire Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- No more than four dogs per person (six for licensed dog businesses). Pick up and carry bags.
- Dogs on a lead in Northampton town centre, cemeteries and churchyards, allotments, car parks, pitches in use, Upton Country Park phase 2 and near the Daventry Country Park café.
- No dogs in play areas, schools, skate parks, tennis courts, games areas and bowling greens. £100 fixed penalty.
From 3 October 2023.
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.