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20mph speed limit consultation
We're running a consultation on our proposals introduce 20mph speed limit schemes in several locations in the Westmorland and Furness area. Find more information about the proposals and how to give your feedback.
In December 2023, we introduced an application process to make it easier for communities to request 20mph speed limits.
We've since received a number of suggestions for speed limit schemes, covering 79 locations in Westmorland and Furness. We're progressing scheme proposals over a three year period, which will end in 2027.
Updates on our 20mph speed limit programme
Criteria for successful 20mph proposals
Proposed schemes under consultation
There are no proposed schemes under consultation at this time.
We ran statutory consultations for a number of 20mph speed limit schemes in November and December 2025. The consultations were for:
- Traffic Regulation Order 2025 No.2, Proposed Variation No.1 (ref 20mph/2025/Stat.Con/Eden), for the Eden area
- Traffic Regulations Order 2024, Proposed Variation No.1 (ref 20mph/2025/Stat.Con/Furness), for the Furness area
- Traffic Regulations Order 2023 Proposed Variation No.03 (ref SLTR2023.003), for the South Lakeland area
We're considering the feedback we received and will present it, along with our recommendations, to the Locality Boards in January 2026.
What happens next
Our Locality Boards in Eden, Furness and South Lakeland will consider any objections to the Traffic Regulation Orders. This will be in line with relevant regulations. They will then make their decision on approval of the schemes, taking into account the objections received.