20mph speed limit programme updates

We're proposing to introduce 20mph speed limit schemes in parts of Westmorland and Furness. Check 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. 

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 

Installation is ongoing across the 20 schemes and we expect it should be completed in Autumn 2025.

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. The consultation has ended, and we're analysing feedback. 

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.

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