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Local Dog Control Orders - Dog Bans

Local Dog Control Orders Leaflet
Eastbourne has local Dog Control Orders to promote responsible dog ownership.
 
Any person who commits an offence is liable to prosecution or a fixed penalty fine of £75. There are exemptions for registered blind people with guide dogs.
 
You can download this advice in PDF format below, or use our online form to order a printed colour leaflet.

Dog Bans - All Year Round

Dogs are banned for health and safety reasons from:
 
  • Devonshire Park
  • Childrens playgrounds in:
    • parks
    • recreation grounds
    • housing estates
  • Picnic area in Sovereign Park

Dog Bans - Summer Only

1st May to 30th September
 
Dogs are banned from the beach between the Pier and the Wish Tower from 1st May to 30th September.
 
The new Dog Control Orders in Eastbourne came into effect from Monday 14 April 2008.
 
These Dog Control Orders only apply in Eastbourne. Contact your local district or city council if you are outside Eastbourne.
 
General information about Dog Control Orders and an advice leaflet - How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner is available online from the government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Local Dog Control Orders Advice Leaflet
Local Dog Control Orders Advice Leaflet - [143 KB] A Guide to Responsible Dog Ownership - download our advice leaflet explaining the local Dog Control Orders in Eastbourne. Revised December 2007.
Dog Control Orders - Dog Bans
Dog Control Orders - Dog Bans - [11 KB] Copy of an Order under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 for Dog Bans in Eastbourne, taking effect from 14 April 2008. Published in the Eastbourne Gazette on 2 April 2008.

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