Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a consultation on new dog restrictions at Aberavon beach and promenade. The council wants to make dog walkers keep pets on leads throughout the whole year at the popular south Wales seafront, rather than just in the summer months (1 May to 30 September). A council spokesperson said the current restrictions seek to strike a balance between recreational beach users and dog walkers, but said they were hoping to apply for Blue Flag status which would require a full dog restriction. Authorised officers would be able to issue fixed penalty notices to anyone the believe has committed an offence under Section 67 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing 2014 Act. A person committing an offence will have 14 days to pay the fixed penalty of £75 or £50 if paid within 10 days. If the fixed penalty is paid, the person will not be prosecuted. The new proposed order would run for three years and be in place from March 2027 to March 2030. The consultation will be open until 24 August. Post navigation Tyne & Wear pet care facility put on the market Dog walking app aims to reduce sheep worrying incidents
