Since December 2023 we've received a number of applications to introduce 20mph speed limits, covering 79 separate areas in Westmorland and Furness.
Find more information about 20mph speed limit schemes and why we're proposing them.
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.
2024 to 2025
Our locality boards agreed to have agreed to introduce 20mph speed limits at:
Eden
- Askham
- Crosby Ravensworth
- Dufton
- Glenridding
- Kings Meaburn
- Nenthead
- Orton
- Ousby
- Patterdale
- Ravenstonedale
- Temple Sowerby
South Lakeland
- Allithwaite
- Ambleside
- Coniston
- Gleaston
- Great Urswick and Little Urswick
- Natland
- Oxenholme
- Sedgwick
- Swarthmoor
We'll finalise arrangements to install these schemes soon.
2025 to 2026
Eden
- Clifton
- Gamblesby
- Glassonby
- Great Asby
- Greystoke
- Penrith
- 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 Pauls 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
We're working to deliver these schemes and we're currently running a consultation for you to provide your feedback on the proposals.
2026 to 2027
The locality boards have approved our programme to deliver 20mph speed limits in the following areas:
Eden
- Bolton
- Culgaith
- Hunsonby
- Kirkby Stephen
- Little Salkeld
- Maulds Meaburn
- Newbiggin-on-Lune
- Winskill
Furness
- Barrow Island Community Primary School, Barrow
- Greengate Junior School, Barrow
- Holy Roman Catholic Primary School, Barrow
- North Walney, Walney Island
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School, Barrow
- South Walney Infants School, Walney Island
- South Walney Primary School, Walney Island
- St Bernards Roman Catholic High School, Barrow
- Yarlside Primary School, Barrow
South Lakeland
- Burneside
- Elterwater
- Grasmere
- Grayrigg
- High Carley
- Lowick Green
- Outgate
- Pennington
- Rydal
- Troutbeck
- Ulverston
- Windermere
We're yet to begin working on these proposals. We plan to consult on schemes in 2026.
20mph speed limit consultation
We're currently holding a consultation on 24 proposals to reduce the speed limit to 20mph in certain areas.
We'll only introduce these schemes if we can show that they're supported by the community, so your feedback is important
There is a section at the bottom of this page to give us feedback. This is for letting us know how our website is working. There is a separate place to find the 20mph speed limit proposals and have your say.
How to request a 20mph speed limit in your area
We've paused applications for this programme. If you're a town or parish council and intend to join a future programme, you're welcome to let us know now in advance.
Please contact us by email: 20mph@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk