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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
The Eden, Furness and South Lakeland Locality Boards have approved a further 24 'community backed' 20mph schemes. We've prioritised these schemes for delivery in 2025 to 2026.
The consultation is now closed and we're analysing feedback.
What happens next
We'll analyse and consider the feedback gathered during the consultation. We'll make changes to the proposal designs after this, if necessary.
The final design of a 20mph speed limit will then be subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
We're legally required to hold a 21-day statutory consultation and advertisement. We'll advertise the TRO through:
- local newspaper notices
- street notices
- our website
Residents, businesses and the emergency services will be able to respond to the TRO in writing, by post or email. The TRO notice will list the details to do this.
Our Locality Boards in Eden, Furness and South Lakeland will consider any objections to the TRO. 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.