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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

CRP is very pleased to have submitted a First of a Kind funding bid to Innovate UK with partner Varamis Rail.  The bid will provide a legacy phase for the Defra-funded Waterloo Freight Hub that we are already operating with Delivery Mates as part of our Smarter Greener Logistics programme.    Varamis will run parcel electric […]

In a recent interview with The Guardian, André Corrêa do Lago, president of the upcoming UN climate summit COP30, highlighted a new challenge in the fight against climate change: “economic denial.” This term refers to the growing scepticism about the feasibility and benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, even as the scientific consensus on […]

Did you know that the Cross River Partnership (CRP) was originally established to deliver the Millennium and Hungerford Footbridges across the River Thames?  Although the idea of expanding central London south of the Thames emerged as early as the 1940s, the necessary conditions, such as available space and political support, did not come together until […]

CRP are delighted to be supporting our partner Better Bankside to deliver the Southwark Climate Collective 2025-2026 programme.   The Southwark Climate Collective (SCC) was launched in 2023 to provide targeted sustainability and de-carbonisation support to Southwark SMEs. The SCC programme has equipped more than 140 Southwark SMEs with the tools, skills and technical support to […]

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of CRP’s Care For Air Campaign, delivered as part of our Mayor of London funded Healthy Streets Everyday II programme!  CRP’s Care For Air Campaign is now live and running right through to Global Action Plan’s Clean Air Day happening on Thursday 19th June!  This campaign emphasises the link […]

CRP is excited to announce the publication of 2 Pier Information Sheets as part of our Defra funded Smarter Greener Logistics Programme – one for Bankside Pier, and the other for Battersea Power Station Pier!  The information sheets will support operators / businesses to consider river freight operations to Bankside Pier & Battersea Power Station […]

On May 3rd, London Borough of Camden began an 18-month trial to make part of Camden High Street open only to pedestrians. The trial pedestrianisation aims to create safer and healthier public places for residents, businesses, and visitors, as well as create the opportunity to expand cultural activities into the street, bringing together Camden’s diverse […]

This month, Cross River Partnership (CRP) had the opportunity to present at Natural England’s Green Infrastructure Specialist Network meeting.  During the presentation, CRP explored the significant role that green infrastructure can play in improving roadside air quality, drawing on evidence and practical examples to demonstrate its impact.  As part of the session, CRP revisited initiatives […]

We are delighted to publish CRP’s Annual Report and Business Plan 2024-26 which showcases key achievements from the past year.   Highlights include the successful completion of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs-funded Smarter Greener Logistics Programme, the exciting launch of Mayor of London funded Healthy Streets Everyday II and CRP’s continued involvement in the […]

CRP are really pleased to have seen lots of coverage of the Waterloo Freight Hub, showcasing the exciting and transformative nature of the Defra-funded 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 […]

As part of Cross River Partnership’s Healthy Streets Everyday II programme, WeAreWaterloo has been working with London Borough of Lambeth and the South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours Forum (SoWN) to transform Hercules Road.  In place of car parking, Hercules Road now sees lush green spaces along with new seating and cycle parking, creating a vibrant […]

The London Walking Festival is a month-long celebration of walking and wheeling in London, hosted by London National Park City and in collaboration with Go Jauntly and Footways.    Running from the 1st to the 31st of May, the London Walking Festival isn’t just about walking, it’s about experiencing the city in a new light!   Whether […]

Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation have created a six-year social investment pilot to support Black and global majority-led community enterprises.  The new ‘Beyond Barriers’ facility comprises a powerful blend of patient, flexible catalytic capital and skills support.  It’s built around knowledge sharing and skills transfer from Sumerian Foundation, a pioneering […]

Through CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics Programme, the CRP Team have been working closely with the Port of London Authority to promote the use of The Thames for freight.  The river provides a quick, traffic-free way to get goods into the centre of London, whilst also offering a more sustainable option than delivering by road.  However, […]

In response to the US’s 10% tariffs on UK goods, the UK Government has postponed its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate from 2030 to 2035.   The government argued that extending the ZEV deadline would provide more flexibility for manufacturers, allowing for higher vehicle sales in the years when demand is expected to increase. To […]

In April, Emilie Dalle a Year 12 Student at Wimbledon High School joined us for a couple of days to gain experience in the field of sustainability. Hear of her experience working with the CRP Team.   “I have been lucky enough to spend a couple days working alongside the team at Cross River Partnership to gain […]

As part of CRP’s ongoing fundraising activities, we continue to review live and upcoming funding opportunities. Here are a few we thought may be of interest to our partners:  EIT – Culture, Shape & Scale Programmes  Shape Funding Programme has €330,000 available  Scale Funding Programme has €660,000 available  Consequently the maximum EIT funding for prizes […]

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.    Before installation, […]

CRP’s Spring Into Action campaign shares ways in which CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme partners and the CRP team are walking and cycling more this spring!   Spring Into Action has been promoted on CRP’s social media channels in Spring and will continue on throughout May to tie in with the Living Streets’ […]