News

Latest news and events from Cross River Partnership and our partners.

Another Successful CRP Board Meeting!

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 […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Isidora Rivera Vollmer

London meets legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time

Leading experts at King’s College London estimated that, from when the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan came into office in 2016, without additional action it would take 193 years for London to meet legal limits. Independent Government data shared earlier this month, revealed that London’s air pollution levels fell to within the legal limits for […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Plan cleaner journeys with Clean Air Routes London

Clean Air Routes London: cleanairroutes.org  Clean Air Routes London is a new interactive map that helps you find routes with the best available air quality.  The website uses forecasted air quality data, including data from Westminster City Council’s own sensor network, to guide residents, workers and visitors on cleaner, healthier journeys, helping to minimise their […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Delivering Impact: CRP Consultancy Case Studies

Is your organisation looking to deliver a high-impact project with confidence and clarity? Cross River Partnership (CRP) offers a dynamic range of consultancy services tailored to help public, private, and community organisations achieve good and green growth across London.  From data-driven insights to collaborative climate action, CRP brings innovation, expertise, and strategic guidance to every […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Katherine Fairfax

HSE II Steering Group Meeting

It’s over halfway through the Healthy Streets Everyday II programme, and CRP recently held it’s fifth Steering Group Meeting on Old York Road in Wandsworth Town.   London Borough of Wandsworth officers hosted CRP and the HSE II programme partners to give a detailed insight into how Old York Road has transformed over a number […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Maya Fielding

Help Shape Fairer Streets – Join Just Street’s Twin City Programme

Cross River Partnership is pleased to share this exciting opportunity for London’s local authorities to join the Just Streets’ Twin City Programme, part of the Horizon Europe-funded initiative focused on transforming urban streets into inclusive, sustainable spaces for active mobility.  This programme invites 12 cities to become Twin Cities and collaborate with a network of […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

CRP New Team Member

CRP are delighted to welcome Maya Fielding to the team! Maya will be joining CRP for a 6-month graduate placement as part of Westminster City Council’s Graduate Programme. Read Maya’s reflective piece on her first couple of weeks with CRP!  “I’ve really enjoyed my first two weeks at the Cross River Partnership, everyone in the […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Maya Fielding

Waterloo Freight Hub Trial Earns Spot on CiTTi Awards Shortlist

The Waterloo Freight Hub Trial in London Borough of Lambeth has been shortlisted for the ‘Last Mile Logistics Award’ run by the City Transport and Traffic Innovation Magazine (CiTTi).   CRP and London Borough of Lambeth’s Climate Response Strategy Manager Elliot Quinn presented to a panel of judges on 9th October 2025.  We are up against […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Susannah Wilks

Spotlight On – City of London Corporation awarded Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year!

CRP Partner the City of London Corporation have been named Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025!  This brilliant achievement is in recognition of the wide range of climate action projects that they are delivering, including greening initiatives, supporting green finance, and leading by example through implementing sustainable changes […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Fiona Coull

Just Streets Site Visit to Braga

From 16–18 September, CRP joined other Just Streets partners in Braga for a packed programme exploring urban mobility and placemaking.   The city’s growing quickly, with a young population and a heavy reliance on cars which comprise 71% of trips. Councilwoman Olga Pereira shared how the city is tackling mobility head-on with a new Bus Rapid […]

21st October 2025 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

Wonderful Waterloo & South Bank Fun Day

Join your neighbours on Sunday 21 September 2025 any time from 2–5pm at St John’s Church, Waterloo for a day of fun, food, and making a difference together! Help shape a fairer, greener heart of London and discover how we can build a more sustainable neighbourhood through creativity, community, and collaboration.   This free, community event […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP Welcomes WeAreWaterloo

CRP are delighted to welcome WeAreWaterloo as the latest Business Improvement District to join Cross River Partnership.  WeAreWaterloo is a truly local Business Improvement District made up of passionate individuals working to empower local businesses, enhance the Waterloo area and elevate the experiences of everyone that visits.  WeAreWaterloo will be represented on CRP’s Board and […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Katherine Fairfax

Changes to the CRP Team

In the current funding climate, CRP has unfortunately not been able to extend the employment contracts of Sobastian, Sarah and Guillaume beyond the end of September 2025. Notice was given early, and CRP is working with our three colleagues to secure their next roles in their chosen career paths. CRP remains extremely grateful for everything […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Susannah Wilks

Get Creative with Climate Action at Camden Inspire Festival

Saturday 20th September 2025 | 11:00 – 20:00 | Camden Collective, Buck Street, Camden Town Camden Inspire: Green Loop Takeover is a free one-day festival that brings Camden’s creative spirit together with bold climate action. Organised by Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town Business Improvement Districts, this year’s festival explores waste, reuse and sustainable design, […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Oxford Street is to go car-free for a day

Oxford Street will be closed to cars from 12 – 8pm on Sunday 21 September, from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street, the day before the World Car Free Day, offering Londoners and visitors the chance to enjoy the street in a whole new way! The street will host ‘This is Oxford Street’ a free public […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by CRP Team

Just Streets Mid-Term Review: A Milestone for Inclusive Urban Mobility

On 10 September, the Horizon Europe-funded Just Streets project held its mid-term review, bringing together programme leaders in Brussels and pilot cities and technical partners online. The hybrid format allowed for a rich exchange of insights from across Europe, highlighting the project’s progress in making urban mobility more inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven.  With 32 partners […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

CRP Consultancy Services

Are you struggling to deliver a project? Do you need extra support? CRP is here to help with our range of consultancy service! We have expertise in delivering projects related to:  Decarbonisation & Sustainability Place-making & Greening Strategic Planning Data & Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement Get in touch to find out how we can help you!   For […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Fiona Coull

Kerbside Innovation: CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial Report

CRP are delighted to launch its Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial Report. Funded by Defra, this innovative trial saw CRP collaborate with Grid Smarter Cities, City of London Corporation, London Borough of Camden, London Borough of Lambeth and London Borough of Richmond to explore how smarter use of the kerbside for deliveries can reduce […]

15th September 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Wheels of Change: CRP’s HSE II Community Cargo Bikes Campaign

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of CRP’s Community Cargo Bikes campaign this week, delivered as part of our Mayor of London funded Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme!  The campaign kicks off on Tuesday 16th September, and will showcase the huge benefits to communities of shared cargo bikes for replacing everyday car and […]

12th September 2025 / Posted by Ross Phillips

Lambeth 10-Year Growth Plan

Earlier this month, London Borough of Lambeth unveiled its ambitious 10-year Growth Plan (2025–2035), a bold blueprint to transform the borough into one of London’s most inclusive, sustainable and innovative places to live, work and thrive. Backed by years of research, community engagement and economic forecasting, the plan outlines four missions that will guide Lambeth’s […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by CRP Team

Bright Plaques, Bold Stories: Camden’s Heritage Comes Alive

Just Streets Update: Camden’s Streets Get a Splash of History  Camden’s Streets have been turned into a living museum!   Last week, CRP Partner, Camden Town Unlimited, hosted a plaque reveal walk to explore the brightly coloured plaques have popped up across the area, each one telling a unique story from Camden’s rich industrial past. These […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

My Week at CRP

Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Year 11 Student Zahra Saleem-Sheikh to Cross River Partnership (CRP) for a week of work experience following her GCSEs. Zahra joined us to explore career pathways in sustainability – an area she’s deeply passionate about, especially through her interest in geography. Read Zahra’s reflective piece on her […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Free Sunday Rides on Santander Cycles This August

Throughout August, Londoners can enjoy free unlimited 60-minute rides on Santander Cycles every Sunday as part of TfL’s Cycle Sundays campaign.   Designed to support new and returning cyclists, the initiative features beginner-friendly routes through scenic areas such as Hyde Park, Primrose Hill, and Tower Hamlets, along with cycling tips and training guidance. Fitness apps like […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP’s Successful Driving Urban Transitions Collaborative Bid

CRP is very excited to share that its collaborative application to the European Commission’s Horizon ‘Driving Urban Transitions’ fund has been successful. The project is called Streets-15 and will work with organisations including University of Westminster, London School of Economics, University of Naples, Western Norway University, Westminster City Council, London Borough of Lambeth and others.  […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Susannah Wilks

Healthy Streets Everyday II – Y1 Updates and Summer 2025

CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme is now into it’s second year. It’s been brilliant to see all of the initiatives that the partners are working on through the 3-year Mayor of London’s Air Quality Funded-programme, aimed at reducing private vehicle dependency and switching Londoners to walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling.   Throughout the […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Ross Phillips

Healthy Air Coalition Publish Policy Blueprint Report

The Healthy Air Coalition has published a new blueprint calling for urgent, coordinated action across government departments to tackle air pollution and secure the right to clean air for all.  Key recommendations include: A comprehensive Clean Air Act Legally binding targets aligned with WHO guidelines Investment in clean, zero-tailpipe emission transport alongside measures to support […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Isidora Rivera Vollmer

Driving Change Together: CRP and UCL’s Workshop on Urban Freight Solutions

CRP recently co-hosted a workshop with University College London’s (UCL) Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, bringing together experts from academia, local authorities, and the freight sector. The workshop aimed to explore how express rail freight, and last-mile delivery solutions can work together to support cleaner, more efficient urban logistics.  The workshop provided a […]

14th August 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

Westminster Pilots Cleaner Air in Restaurant Kitchens

Westminster City Council has launched a new pilot to tackle air pollution from restaurant kitchens. The latter is a major but often overlooked source of PM2.5 emissions in London. Commercial kitchens are estimated to produce 59% of London’s PM2.5 emissions, from both fuel use and cooking methods like frying and grilling. The council is an official […]

9th June 2025 / Posted by CRP Team

Just Streets Update – Kids Connect with Camden

Last weekend, 9- to 12-year-olds and their adults gathered at Camden Collective for “Tracking the Heritage: Family Trail,” an interactive event that combined history, creativity, and exploration. Led by Camden Highline and Urban Learners as part of the London Festival of Architecture, the trail is supported by CRP through our Horizon Europe-funded Just Streets project, […]

9th June 2025 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

Natural England Celebrates GI Framework Milestones

Natural England has marked the second anniversary of its Green Infrastructure (GI) Framework with a refreshed website, inspiring success stories, and ambitious plans for the future.  Natural England highlight how integrating nature into planning and design can create healthier, more resilient communities. They remain committed to working with partners to embed green infrastructure at the […]

9th June 2025 / Posted by Isidora Rivera Vollmer