The Kirkby Ireleth Parish Community Survey results have been published here. Paper copies will be made available to view at the Grizebeck, Beckside and Woodland Community facilities in due course. Thank you to those who have participated.
https://kirkbyirelethpc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260312-Parish-Council-Survey-2026-V1.pdf
Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council is preparing an updated Parish Plan for 2026 and would like to hear from residents across the community.
This survey gives you the opportunity to share your views on the issues that matter most locally, including community facilities, roads and transport, the environment, housing and future development, and how the Council communicates and supports community wellbeing. It should take around 10–15 minutes to complete.
All responses are anonymous and will be used to help inform future priorities and decision-making. A summary of the results may be shared publicly, but no individual responses will be identifiable.
Please complete the survey as an individual rather than on behalf of a household. Paper copies will also be made available in due course for those who prefer not to complete the survey online.
The survey will close in late February and will be advertised in the next Kirkby Caller. We encourage all residents to take part and help shape the future of Kirkby Ireleth.
Follow the link or scan the QR code below.
https://forms.gle/LRA7Het67wR8i6HR6
Emergencies are rare, but when they do happen they can affect rural communities like Kirkby Ireleth more quickly and for longer than elsewhere. Power cuts, flooding, severe weather, road closures or loss of communications can all disrupt normal services. This Parish Emergency Toolkit has been produced to help residents prepare in advance, know where to find reliable information, and understand how our community can support one another until normal services are restored. It offers practical guidance, key contact details, and local information to help keep people safe, connected, and resilient during periods of disruption.
https://kirkbyirelethpc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251220-KIPC-Parish-Emergency-Toolkit.pdf
A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus Networks Limited to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 18th June 2025 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete.
Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/reactivation-notice-w-f_143653656_3920658_ffa773d8fe.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=143653656
Location: U5095 Soutergate, from a point approx. 300m northeast of its junction with the A595, extending in a predominately easterly direction for a distance of approx. 400m.
Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted section of the U5095, C5016 and A595. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.
N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.
Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/15189
Speed data monitoring has been conducted in August and November 2024 (in locations 1, 2, 3 and 4 marked on the map) following concerns raised by Kirkby Ireleth Parish Council regarding speeding vehicles travelling through the village on the A595. Speed data collected in December 2022 has also been included in this report (location 5) as concerns have also been raised regarding vehicle speeds at Beckside. The posted speed limit (PSL) is 40mph in locations 1 and 2, 30mph in locations 3 and 4 and 20mph in location 5.
Westmorland and Furness Highways Officers conducted a site visit to determine the most suitable locations (based on extensive experience gathering high quality traffic data) to situate temporary data collection tubes which are used to collect the data over a seven-day period. Alongside the requirement for speed data tubes to be secured to street furniture, consideration must be made to ensure tubes are not situated in positions may be affected by close proximity of junctions, accesses or parked vehicles.
The ACPO limit refers to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) enforcement threshold, which was a guideline used by police forces in the UK to determine when to take action against speeding drivers. Although ACPO was replaced by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), the general enforcement thresholds have remained similar. The guideline suggests that enforcement action (such as fines or points on a licence) typically begins at:
LOCATIONS
LOCATION 1
The two-way mean speed was recorded as 44.3mph. In a south westerly direction this was recorded as 42.3mph and in a northwesterly direction it was recorded as 46.2mph. The monitoring indicated that 35.1% of vehicles were travelling at speeds greater the ACPO Limit.
LOCATION 2
The two-way mean speed was recorded as 42.2mph. In a southerly direction this was recorded as 44.1mph and in a northerly direction it was recorded as 40.2mph. The monitoring indicated that 23.5% of vehicles were travelling at speeds greater the ACPO limit.
LOCATION 3
The two-way mean speed was recorded as 30.7mph. In a southerly direction this was recorded as 28.9mph and in a northerly direction it was recorded as 32.6mph. The monitoring indicated that 18.5% of vehicles were travelling at speeds greater the ACPO limit.
LOCATION 4
The two-way mean speed was recorded as 35.3mph. In a southerly direction this was recorded as 35.1mph and in a northerly direction it was recorded as 35.4mph. The monitoring indicated that 47.6% of vehicles were travelling at speeds greater the ACPO limit.
LOCATION 5
The two-way mean speed was recorded as 23.1mph. In a southeasterly direction this was recorded as 24.0mph and in a northwesterly direction it was recorded as 22.3mph. The monitoring indicated that 42.7% of vehicles were travelling at speeds greater the ACPO limit.
CONCLUSION
The data confirms that speeding remains a serious concern, with a significant proportion of vehicles exceeding enforcement thresholds, particularly in 30 mph and 20 mph zones. While many of these offenders are likely non-local drivers passing through, a proportion will be residents. This highlights the need for increased awareness and action to improve road safety in our village.
The Parish Council will use this data when lobbying Highways for further mitigation measures. While improved road markings are already planned, we will be pushing for better traffic calming solutions.
Your support in raising awareness and adhering to speed limits will help make Kirkby-in-Furness a safer place for everyone.
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