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Inadequate warning signage at junction

Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high2 reports · 2017–2022 One-page brief (print or PDF)

Cumbria County Council received 2 coroners' reports about this hazard between 6 Sept 2017 and 3 Feb 2022.

They came from 2 different coroners. A similar concern was raised again 1 time after the first warning.

A published response was found for 1 of the 1 earlier reports, stating 1 specific action.

2
reports
2
different coroners
2017–2022
years
0.85
lowest link confidence

The story, report by report

Spacing grows with the time between reports.

  1. First warning

    Jeffery Matthews↗

    6 Sept 2017 · Kally Cheema · Cumbria

    “(1) The current warning signage on approach to the junction from a north westerly direction is inadequate.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Cumbria County Council responded, stating 1 specific action.Response (PDF) ↗

    “The scheme to introduce the high friction surfacing, improved road marking and signage is currently out to consultation with the police, the Parish Council and the local County Councillor and subject to agreement, the measures will be introduced as soon as practicable.”

    Stated timescale: as soon as practicable

  2. 4 years 5 months later

    Raised again · 1st time

    Stephen Cloudsdale↗

    3 Feb 2022 · Craig Smith · Cumbria

    Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · higha different coroner
    “2) The lack of appropriately positioned signage, warning approaching drivers of the possibility of vehicles crossing the carriageway from the café.”
    Original on judiciary.uk ↗

    Repeated from the earlier report:signagewarning

    Cumbria County Council responded.Response (PDF) ↗

  3. All reports to Cumbria County Council

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Source: Prevention of Future Deaths reports and responses published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary at judiciary.uk. Crown copyright, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data updated 26 Oct 2026.

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