So Kendal Town Council is determined to move forward with a feasibility survey on '20’s Plenty' for both estates and the whole town, despite the massive lack of interest from the public consultation last year (Gazette, March 31, 'Councillor offers to lead bid to lower speed limits').

Is this another example of the council asking peoples’ opinions then just going ahead with its own agenda, when resources are so limited?

In last year’s consultation, 2.6 per cent of the population thought it worth responding, which meant that of the just over 25,000 population, 663 responded, 400 being in favour.

A Westmorland Gazette online ballot on the desirability of the limit on estates showed just under half in favour. So far as a blanket 20mph on all roads there was no meaningful support, I understand.

I can accept that if some estates produce a majority of residents in favour, the limit could be applied, though mostly the chicanes of parked cars provide their own speed limit.

A blanket 20mph limit makes no sense at all. Those who ignore the 30mph limit will continue to speed, and the vast majority will be inconvenienced for no real safety gain.

The 30mph limit, except in specific circumstances such as time specific periods by schools, continues to make sense.

S. Pighills

Kendal