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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]