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(26-048) (VARIOUS ROADS, SOUTH WEST OUTER AREA, BATH) (PROHIBITION OF STOPPING, WAITING, LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2026

NOTICE is given that the Bath and North East Somerset Council proposes to make an order under provisions contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will introduce the following variations to restrictions in the South West Outer Bath Area:-

 

Bath and North East Somerset Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order No. 1 of 2026

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Bath and North East Somerset Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order No. 1 of 2026

Public Spaces Protection Order governing the behaviour of dogs and dog owners in council-owned cemeteries within Bath and North East Somerset.


  • Published date: 08 July 2026
  • Last updated: 08 July 2026

Details

We introduced a PSPO in 2026, governing the behaviour of dogs and dog owners in council-owned cemeteries within Bath and North East Somerset.

We introduced two formal rules, enforceable by fines, which require owners to:

  • keep their dogs on a short lead (2 metres or less)
  • immediately clean up and remove any dog mess

Exemptions and limitations

The PSPO does not apply to:

  • assistance dogs at any site, if it is not practical for owners to follow regulations
  • The dog owner has a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with the requirements
  • Consent has been given to the person failing to comply with the Requirement

 

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Last updated 08 July 2026

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