News

Cross River Partnership (CRP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadia Broccardo, Chief Executive Officer of Team London Bridge Business Improvement District (BID) as its new private sector Board Co‑Chair.   Nadia succeeds Simon Pitkeathley, Lord Pitkeathley of Camden Town and Chief Executive Officer of Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BIDs, who has completed 15 years in the role and is stepping down after a period of […]

The first weeks of January are full of good intentions – moving more, getting outside, and making time for our wellbeing. And you don’t have to let dark winter evenings get in the way of your goals going and stay motivated. CRP will soon be launching its Keeping Active After Dark campaign, delivered as part of our Mayor of London funded Healthy Streets Everyday […]

Cross River Partnership have now launched the evaluation report for our award-winning Waterloo Freight Hub trial that took place from March to July 2025.  The project involved cross-sector collaboration led by CRP, alongside Network Rail, the London Borough of Lambeth, the Department for Transport, London and Continental Railways, Delivery Mates, Steer, Intermodality and Waterloo Station. Funding for the development of the project has come from  Defra, through CRP’s Air Quality Funded programme, Smarter Greener Logistics, and, Impact on Urban Health.  […]

The Just Streets Road Safety and Health Perception survey is still open, and London’s perspective is vital to the research taking place across all participating cities.  If you spend any part of your day on London’s streets walking, cycling, driving, or using public transport your experience can help shape safer, healthier journeys for everyone. London is dynamic […]

CRP are delighted to welcome two new interns to the team!   Anna and Ella join us from King’s College London and will be supporting CRP across our various projects including Data Analysis & Monitoring for Southbank BID and Heathy Streets Everyday II.  Anna is studying for an MSc in Environmental Science for Sustainability, and Ella […]

At the beginning of the year, the Department for Transport announced its first major road safety overhaul in more than a decade – the UK’s new Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce read deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.  At the core of the strategy is a ‘Safe System’ approach that calls for safer street design, stronger enforcement, better training, and […]

In December, CRP was delighted to present at the CARICE Ageing and Long-Term Conditions Seminar hosted by The Centre of Ageing Resilience in a Changing Environment (CARICE) at King’s College London. At the seminar CRP Sustainable Transport Manager Ross Phillips and CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax shared insights on how designing everyday movement into the built environment can create healthier, more inclusive cities for people of all ages.    CRP […]

Colindale Tube station has reopened following a major upgrade that places sustainability and future-ready design at its core, supporting greener travel and long-term growth in one of London’s fast-growing neighbourhoods.  The new station entrance features a timber-lined ticket hall and a blue-and-green roof designed to manage rainfall naturally, reduce surface water runoff and enhance local biodiversity. Wildflowers and […]

We are excited to share that Cross River Partnership’s website has recently had a mini update!  Recent changes include a latest news section, making it simpler to stay up to date with the most recent projects, articles and developments. Whether you are looking for the latest sustainable transport initiatives, London green news or updates on […]

The CRP Team would like to wish all of our CRP Members, Funders and Delivery Partners an extremely Merry Christmas! It has been a challenging year, in so many ways, but as the saying goes, ‘Necessity is the Mother of Invention’. Along with our partners, CRP has continued to: Save Costs Drive Efficiencies Access New […]

CRP are delighted to have joined Transport Planning Society as a Public Sector Partner! The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is a professional membership organisation that promotes best practice and innovation in transport planning. As a public-private partnership committed to promoting sustainable and active travel, we are keen to deepen our engagement within the transport sector […]

The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a public consultation on the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), and it’s a key moment for anyone interested in healthier, greener and more accessible travel across England. The consultation is open now, and responses are encouraged from across the sector by 23:59 on Monday, 15thDecember 2025. […]

Cross River Partnership is proud to share details of the Grow London Local (GLL) Programme, an initiative by London & Partners designed to strengthen local businesses and provide BIDs and local authorities with resources to foster growth and resilience in their communities. Grow London Local is a powerful resource hub for London’s business community, offering […]

Last month CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull attended The London Assembly Transport Committee to discuss the impact of freight in London and opportunities to encourage sustainability within the sector. Cross River Partnership has delivered several sustainable freight projects involving river, rail and walking freight, as well as digital kerbside management technology and micro consolidation […]

COP30—the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC—was held in Belém, Pará, Brazil, at the Hangar Convention Centre from 10th – 21st November 2025. The conference convened nearly 200 governments, tens of thousands of delegates, and a wide array of civil society, business, Indigenous, and youth representatives. COP 30 Goal: Accelerate global climate action […]

Do you live or work in London? We want to hear your views on road safety and health risks in the city. The Just Streets consortium is conducting a short Road Safety and Health Perception survey to understand how Londoners experience their streets. The survey is anonymous, confidential and for research only. You can answer […]

After nine years, CRP has closed clickcollect.london, our website that encouraged Londoners to use local collection services for online shopping. The decision reflects how far the city has come: Click & Collect is now a normal part of shopping habits, making it easier for people to choose a more sustainable way to receive deliveries. When […]

After a very long lead-in, the Autumn Budget-2025 finally happened on 26th November 2025. According to the Financial Times’ Chris Giles: The government is working to achieve economic stability The rapidly ageing population is presenting huge challenges The current budget deficit will be higher every year up to 2029-30 It is hard to improve public […]

We are delighted to announce CRP and its’ partners have been awarded the CiTTi Last Mile Logistics Award in recognition of the innovative and sustainable Waterloo Freight Hub Trial. The project involved cross-sector collaboration led by CRP, alongside Network Rail, the London Borough of Lambeth, the Department for Transport, London and Continental Railways, Delivery Mates, Steer, Intermodality and Waterloo Station. Funding for the development of the project has come from Defra, […]

The Mayor of London and London Councils have launched a £147.2 million Inclusive Talent Strategy to address skills shortages and unlock the capital’s diverse talent.   The strategy aims to support 150,000 Londoners into good jobs by aligning training with employer needs and focusing on inclusive growth. It prioritises those facing barriers to employment, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and older workers. […]

Thousands of London pupils will soon enjoy fresher air in their classrooms, thanks to a new £2.7 million project from the Mayor of London. The scheme will bring special air filters to at least 200 schools across the city, helping protect children from harmful pollution.  Air pollution can affect children’s lungs, health, and even how well […]

As the festive season approaches in London, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of our partners Christmas events.  Here are just a few of the exciting activities on offer!  Harley Street BID Christmas Advent Calendar   This online Advent Calendar is running from the 1st to the 24th of December 2025 and offers daily luxury prizes donated by local businesses. Why not enter?  Team London Bridge Christmas Lantern Parade  On the 4th of December join local primary schools and the […]

CRP’s accountable body, Westminster City Council is working on a new plan to make getting around the city better for everyone, and they want to hear what you think.  Whether you walk, cycle, drive, or take the bus, this is your chance to help improve travel in Westminster. The Council’s plan is all about making streets cleaner, safer, […]

Last week, the CRP team stepped away from the usual routine to take part in a Team Away Day. This acted as an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and reimagine how we work together.  The day was designed to spark fresh thinking and foster deeper collaboration and together we explored:  Innovating Communications: From storytelling to strategy, we brainstormed bold new ways […]

London Borough of Camden has expanded its OurBike network from four to twelve, becoming currently the largest fleet in a London Borough!   This is a fantastic achievement by our Healthy Streets Everyday II project partner, and we are delighted to be supporting this sustainable active travel project through our Mayor of London funded programme.   OurBike, a scheme provided by Peddle My Wheels, provides an affordable and accessible […]

The CRP Team is continuing apace with an extensive range of fundraising activities.  We are applying to familiar sources as well as targeting completely new sources as well, including:  Carbon Offset Funding  UK Research and Innovation  Active Spaces Fund  Road Safety Trust  Active Travel England  Driving Urban Transitions  HORIZON Europe  London Universities  Consultancy Opportunities  We will let CRP Partners know […]

Cross River Partnership were delighted to be invited to present at the recent ALICE Innovation Summit, held in Brussels from 23rd and 24th October.   The Summit brought together leading experts, companies, and policymakers from across Europe to explore how innovation can accelerate the green and digital transition in logistics. Key themes included:  Physical Internet, AI, and digitalisation  Road and corridor electrification  […]

Earlier this month CRP partnered with Transport for London (TfL) to host a site visit to key projects as part of TfL’s International Air Quality workshops.   CRP welcomed delegates from Berlin, Barcelona and Brussels, as well as organisations including EIT Urban Mobility, C40 cities and the Greater London Authority. The group had a fantastic day touring two […]

Last month CRP was delighted to attend the latest Central London Freight Quality Partnership (CLFQP) Meeting.  CLFQP is a partnership between the freight industry, local government, local businesses, the local community, environmental groups and others with an interest in freight.  During the meeting, partners discussed topics including:  Using Virtual Loading Bays (VLBs) to support pedestrianisation schemes  Enabling more river freight to central London  Ensuring that public […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) was delighted to welcome Harrie Notton from We Are Waterloo BID, the latest BID to join our growing partnership network.  We are also pleased to confirm that Councillor Simon Duckworth OBE DL from the City of London Corporation’s Port Health & Environmental Services Committee has been appointed as CRP Board Co-Chair […]