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West Suffolk Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Pick up anywhere in public in West Suffolk. £80 fixed penalty.
No dogs in listed play areas, and fenced sports pitches during the playing season.

From October 2017; a new order was consulted on in 2026.

Source: West Suffolk 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.