The Welsh Government has introduced plans for a phased ban on greyhound racing by 2030, proposing to make it an offence to operate a track or organise races.

Wales’ last remaining track – the Valley Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach – faces closure after a draft law was introduced in the Senedd to prohibit the sport.

The prohibition of greyhound racing bill, published on 29 September, would make it an offence to operate a track or be involved in organising greyhound racing in Wales.

If ultimately passed by Senedd members as expected, the ban will be phased in – coming into force no sooner than April 2027 and no later than April 2030.

An implementation group has been set up to advise on the transition.