Consultation on 20mph speed limits

Have your say on our proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits in parts of Westmorland and Furness.

We have a programme to introduce 20mph speed limits in various areas in Westmorland and Furness. We're currently running a consultation about 24 schemes within this programme. 

This is your chance to have your say about lower speed limits and to shape designs for the schemes. We can only introduce them if we can demonstrate that we've received further support from the community, so it's essential that we hear your views.

Details about the proposals, including locations, plans and what will happen next.

How to respond to the consultation

The consultation opened on Wednesday 4 June 2025. It will close on Friday 18 July 2025.

Before giving your feedback, please read the relevant proposal documents.

Online

Give your feedback on our 20mph speed limit consultation

Paper 

You can find a paper copy of the consultation at one of the libraries listed below:

You can return your survey at one of the libraries above, or send it to us by post:

20mph Project Team
Westmorland and Furness Council 
Voreda House 
Portland Place 
Penrith 
CA11 7QS

Drop-in events 

You can provide your feedback by attending one of our in-person consultation events. Our Traffic Management Team will hold drop-ins on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 24 June, 2pm to 5.30pm at Penrith Library
  • Wednesday 25 June, 2pm to 5.30pm at Barrow Library
  • Tuesday 8 July, 2pm to 5:30pm at Kendal Town Hall, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4DL

Further information 

An introduction to 20mph speed limits and why we're proposing to introduce them.

Our consultation is part of a wider programme for 20mph speed limits in Westmorland. and Furness. You can read updates about schemes that have already passed the consultation stages.