We're introducing 20mph speed limit schemes in areas where there is community support. Check on the progress of the schemes currently in development.
Since December 2023 we've received a number of applications to introduce 20mph speed limits, covering 79 separate areas in Westmorland and Furness.
Read why we're proposing 20mph schemes
We're progressing scheme proposals over a three-year period, which will end in 2027. You can find updates on some of these schemes below.
The locality boards agreed to introduce 20mph schemes in:
Locality boards approved 17 of the 26 areas included in the third phase of the scheme. The approved areas were in Eden, Furness and South Lakeland, where local communities supported the proposals.
Installation of these schemes is due to begin this financial year.
Nine of the proposed schemes in the third phase did not receive enough support. We will not take these schemes forward. These were:
The locality boards agreed to introduce 20mph schemes in:
Installation of the Furness schemes is complete. Installation of the Eden and South Lakeland schemes is due to begin this calendar year.
20mph schemes are now in place in the following locations:
Installation of these schemes is complete.
We've paused applications for this programme. If you're a town or parish council and intend to join a future programme, please let us know by email.