Latest news and events from Cross River Partnership and our partners.
On Track and Moving Ahead: Just Streets Progress
Cross River Partnership’s (CRP) work is continuing on the Just Streets project. Those of you who follow us know we’ve been busy working on three exciting projects across central London: Walking routes in Camden Town. A School Street initiative in Lambeth. A parklet in the Harley Street Business Improvement District, City of Westminster. Camden Town […]
CRP Launches Waterloo Freight Hub 6-month Trial
Cross River Partnership (CRP) is thrilled to launch the Waterloo Freight Hub, a transformative 6-month trial delivering parcels across London using zero-emission cargo bikes! This initiative, located under Waterloo Station, will help businesses and residents receive sustainable deliveries at no extra cost while reducing pollution and congestion. CRP is collaborating with Network Rail, the London […]
London’s Inaugural Cities and Lighting Summit
In April, the City of London Corporation will host the inaugural Cities & Lighting Summit. The event, which runs from 23 – 25 April 2025, is organised in partnership with the LUCI Association. The Summit will consider how urban lighting can help improve well-being and make cities more sustainable and inclusive. The event will attract […]
Earth Action Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
This Earth Day, April 22nd, 2025, the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” unites us in a powerful call to action: to triple global renewable energy generation by 2030. Earth Action Day is more than a celebration – it’s an invitation to everyone, everywhere to take real steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. How can […]
Great British Spring Clean
Spring has sprung, and the time for the Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean has arrived! Between the 21st of March and the 6th of April, millions of #LitterHeroes across communities will be picking up litter across the UK as part of the nation’s biggest large-scale environmental campaign. Last year, more than […]
The Rising Tide of River Freight: CRP Featured in Logistics Manager Magazine
CRP is proud to share its recent feature in Logistics Manager Magazine, which highlights our dedication to diversifying and re-organising how freight is currently distributed in the UK. With 80% of parcels distributed annually reliant on road freight, looking to use the river as a freight resource can support to ease congestion and improve air […]
Traffic Filter Integration with Kerbside Management Technology in Lambeth
CRP have recently published an informative case study on Traffic Filter Integration with Kerbside Management Technology in Lambeth, as part of the Defra-funded Kerbside Management Trial. CRP worked with London Borough of Lambeth and Grid Smarter Cities to trial 2 Virtual Loading Bays (VLB) along The Cut, Waterloo, located either side of an existing traffic […]
Let’s Spring Into Action
Spring has Sprung! And with that comes more daylight, warmer temperatures, parks and gardens filled with colour and a bit more sunshine (fingers crossed!). All of these are a recipe for spending more time outdoors, enjoying nature whilst walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling. We have been collating some stories from the Healthy Streets Everyday II […]
CRP Attends the Port of London Authorities’ Net Zero Coalition
CRP is delighted to be a stakeholder on the Port of London Authority (PLA) Net Zero Coalition. The coalition met earlier this month to discuss key topics such as the Net Zero River Plan, and how to encourage modal shift on to the river in terms of logistics. There were also some interesting presentations by […]
CRP Launches Ambitious Pan-London Freight Flow Study
This month CRP launched an ambitious Freight Flow Study, outlining actions to make freight logistics in London cleaner, safer, and more efficient. With freight activity expected to grow in the coming years, CRP’s report sets out a clear pathway to address these challenges and create a logistics system that benefits businesses, residents, and the environment. […]
Tailored Solutions for Success with CRPs Consultancy Services
Cross River Partnership (CRP) is very pleased to be able to offer consultancy services to any organisation that is interested. We have been providing Data Analysis and Monitoring Services to South Bank BID for 4 years now, to support their place making and public realm management work. Maybe we could help you too? CRP’s areas […]
Just Streets: Designing People-Friendly Streets across Europe
It’s hard to believe that over a year has passed since the launch of Just Streets. Those of you who follow us know we’ve been busy working on three exciting projects across central London: Walking routes in Camden Town A School Street initiative in Lambeth A parklet in the Harley Street Business Improvement District, City […]
International Women’s Day
Saturday 8th March marks International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #AccelerateAction. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. According to the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full […]
Show Nature some love this month!
Nature, will you be my Valentine? The 14th of February marked a day that you either love or dread – Valentine’s Day. But why just show love to your partner? With January 2025 being the hottest month on record ever, Nature deserves our love this February (and every other month, but February is a good […]
Unlocking the Potential of River Freight: CRP features in latest edition of CiTTi Magazine.
Cross River Partnership (CRP) has been prominently featured in the February 2025 issue of CiTTi Magazine, highlighting its innovative contributions to urban transport, in particular river freight. Read the full article here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/6798c6a1ec8bd#22 The article showcases CRP’s pioneering London Light Freight River Trial, delivered through CRP’s Defra funded Clean Air Logistics for London Programme. The […]
Westminster Low-Emission Micro Logistics Hub
CRP is delighted to announce its continued commitment to delivering sustainable logistics solutions by supporting the development of a low-emission micro logistics hub in the City of Westminster. This initiative, funded by Westminster City Council’s (WCC) Carbon Offset Fund, aligns with the Council’s climate action goals while addressing the challenges of freight-related emissions and traffic […]
Unlocking the Potential of Parcel Lockers: CRP Shares Insights at International Webinar
On 29th January 2025, CRP joined city and industry leaders at the “Let’s Talk About Parcel Lockers” webinar, co-hosted by C40 Cities, POLIS Network, and ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe). The session brought together experts from New York, Stockholm, France, The Netherlands, and London to discuss best practices for implementing sustainable, […]
CRP Attends London Growth Plan Roundtable
On 13th February 2025, CRP joined key London stakeholders at the London Network Roundtable, hosted by Centre for London, to discuss the updated GLA’s Growth Plan ahead of its official launch on Thursday 27th February. The event, held under Chatham House Rule, featured Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business, who provided insights into the upcoming […]
Supporting Safer School Streets through Healthy Streets Everyday II
2024 saw the kick off of the Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme, CRP’s Mayor’s Air Quality Funded 3-year programme. HSE II will address the issue of over-dependence on private vehicles, and the associated issues of poor Air Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. One of the exciting outputs delivered so far has been 6 […]
SGL Unpacked: London Light Freight Walking Trial
Cross River Partnership (CRP) presents its London Light Freight Walking Trial Report. Part of the Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) programme, funded by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the trial showcased the efficiency of walking freight using electric-assisted trolleys (eWalkers) to reduce emissions and congestion. Launched in May 2023 ̶ to support low emission […]
CRP Presents at Future Transport Forum
Earlier this year, CRP joined stakeholders from across the country at the Future Transport Forum, which aimed to showcase various logistics solutions that are being piloted across the UK. The event, which was hosted by Solent Transport, included some fascinating presentations, including one by CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull. As part of her presentation, […]
SGL Express | Traffic Monitoring Helps Assess Impact of Cycleway
As part of the Defra-funded Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) project, Cross River Partnership (CRP) has partnered with the London Borough of Southwark to evaluate the impact of Cycleway 4 in Surrey Quay. The final part of the installation of this segregated cycle lane took place on Lower Road, in early 2024. It provides a continuous […]
Smarter Greener Logistics: The Final Stages
CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) Programme has nearly been completed! In fact, we’re currently in the process of preparing our Q7 report to Defra which will be submitted at the end of the month. Over the past 3 months, CRP and our partners have: Completed a kerbside management trial of 8 virtual loading bays across […]
Launching CRP’s Safety After Dark Campaign
CRP is pleased to announce our new “Safety After Dark” communications campaign as part of the Horizon EU-funded Just Streets project. Running from January 21st to 31st, the campaign aims to raise awareness about creating safe spaces for everyone in urban areas after dark. The initiative will cover a variety of important topics, including street […]
Clean Air Night
On 22nd January 2025, Global Action Plan’s Clean Air Night highlighted the hidden issue of woodsmoke pollution, which builds up in neighbourhoods as log burners are lit in the evening. Woodsmoke contains harmful fine particles (PM2.5) that can lead to heart and lung disease, diabetes, and dementia. Even newer “ecodesign” wood burners pollute homes three […]
Congratulations to Simon Pitkeathley!
Huge congratulations to Simon Pitkeathley , CRP’s Private Sector Board Co-Chair and CEO of Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BIDs, for joining the House of Lords, as Baron Pitkeathley of Camden Town. This is an enormous and extremely well-deserved privilege for Simon. He is an amazing leader, innovator and force for positive change. We […]
January Refresh: Updated CRP Website Project Pages
It’s the start of a new year, which only means one thing – it’s time for a clean-up! This month, CRP has spent some time freshening up its project pages! With updated visuals to highlight project outcomes and clearer messaging, this update represents our commitment to providing a better user experience and showcasing our work […]
CRP Welcomes Two New Interns
Cross River Partnership are delighted to welcome two new interns to the team! Marie and Pooja join us from Kings College London and will be working across our Healthy Streets Everyday II, Just Streets and Smarter Greener Logistics programmes. Marie is studying for a Masters in Environment, Politics and Development and Pooja is studying Masters […]
Beating the January Blues: Prioritising Mental Health
January can feel like a challenging month. With the festivities behind us, the cold weather and return to routine can leave many of us feeling low. However, prioritising your mental health and self-care can help you navigate this period. Start by acknowledging your feelings – they’re valid and temporary. Create a routine that includes activities […]
Healthier Streets in 2025
2024 saw the kick off of the Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme, CRP’s Mayor’s Air Quality Funded 3-year programme. HSE II will address the issue of over-dependence on private vehicles, and the associated issues of poor Air Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. Some of the outputs that have been delivered already include: 6 […]
