Public Consultation Now Open on 20mph Proposal for Castletown

Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed 20mph speed limit for Castletown, Penrith, as part of the next phase of community‑backed 20mph schemes.

Penrith Town Council has provisionally secured funding through Westmorland and Furness Council to reduce speed limits to 20mph in areas of Penrith not already covered. The aim is to support safer roads, reduce vehicle noise, and create a more pleasant environment for walking and cycling.

Speed limits will only be reduced where there is clear community support, and Westmorland and Furness Council is therefore seeking views from residents.

Previous feedback for Castletown was not conclusive one way or the other, and Westmorland & Furness Council felt that the fairest way forward was to look at this area separately. This consultation provides an opportunity for local residents to have their say.

Penrith Town Council encourages residents to respond to the consultation and share their views, whether in support of the proposal or not. Have your say by completing the Council’s consultation before Friday 22 May.

Residents can also discuss the proposals in person at a drop‑in event at Penrith Library on Tuesday 5 May (3pm–6pm).

More information and the consultation survey can be found here: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/20mph

A higher resolution PDF of the proposed changes to speed limits in Castletown can be found here: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-04/Castletown%20Initial%20Proposal%20Plan.pdf