Plans to introduce 20mph in 24 communities in Cumbria have been launched.
Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting people to have their say on a new batch of schemes.
The first phase of the 20mph programme will see 20 community-backed schemes rolled out this summer, the authority is now inviting feedback on 24 additional areas proposed in year two of the initiative.
The consultation gives residents the opportunity to help shape proposals for lower speed limits that have been developed together with Westmorland and Furness members, and local parish and town councils to address the specific needs of their communities.
The schemes focus on reducing vehicle speeds outside schools, playgrounds, and busy tourist areas.
A three-year programme was confirmed following requests for lower speed limits via a streamlined application process introduced in December 2023.
The new approach accelerated the application timeline, resulting in 49 requests for 79 potential schemes across the area.
The initiative targets built-up areas with existing speed limits of 30mph or 40mph and are designed to enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in line with Department for Transport guidelines.
The areas for phase two are:
Eden
- Clifton
- Gamblesby
- Glassonby
- Great Asby
- GreystokePenrith
- Sockbridge and Tirril
- Stainton
Furness
- Cambridge Primary School, Barrow
- Cows Tarn Lane, Walney Island
- Dane Ghyll Primary School, Barrow
- Newbarns Primary School, Barrow
- Ramsden Infants School, Barrow
- St Paul’s Junior School, Barrow
- Victoria Infants and Victoria Junior School, Barrow
- Walney School, Sandy Gap Lane, Walney Island
South Lakeland
- Cartmel
- Greenodd and Penny Bridge
- Heversham
- Ings
- Kendal
- Levens
- Milnthorpe
- Satterthwaite
Paper copies of the consultation and scheme proposals are available for completion in libraries in Barrow, Grange, Kendal, Milnthorpe, Ormsgill Link, Penrith, Ulverston and Walney).
Local parish and town councils have also arranged for them to be available in select public buildings within their community.
Three drop-in events are planned for central locations around the Westmorland and Furness area for people to share views directly with the council’s traffic management team.
The events will take place between 2pm and 5.30pm at:
- Penrith Library on Tuesday June 24
- Barrow Town Hall on Wednesday June 25
- Kendal Town Hall on Tuesday July 8
Prioritisation of schemes for delivery in 2025/26 was determined at Eden and South Lakeland Locality Board in January, and Furness in April 2025.
It was based on the level of community support demonstrated in the application, and considerations including evidence of accidents or incidents, whether the road is on a school walking route, the number of pedestrians walking along or crossing the road and deliverability of the scheme.
A further 27 eligible requests for 20mph limits that were received as a part of the initial application process will be considered for the third and final year of the programme.
