Dog care and control

Dogs on leads

You must put a dog on a lead when a council officer asks.

What does this order mean?

You must keep your dog on a lead, at any time and on any land, when a council officer tells you to.

Where does the order apply?

All outdoor public places within Newham.

Read the control order: Dogs on leads on request (PDF)

Read the control order: Dog on leads on request (DOC) 

Dogs on leads on the road

What does this order mean?

You must always keep your dog on a lead on streets, roads and pathways.

Where does the order apply?

All these outdoor public areas in Newham:

  • All highways, including roads
  • Footways and footpaths
  • Alleyways
  • Grass verges.

Read the control order: Dogs on leads (PDF) 

Read the control order: Dog on leads (DOC)