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CRP is pleased to be featured in Green Fleet magazine, highlighting our practical, real world approach to transforming urban freight. The article Reinventing urban delivery through realworld practice showcases how CRP works with boroughs, BIDs and businesses to deliver cleaner, more efficient freight solutions across London.   The article spotlights a range of CRP’s freight pilots including the Pimlico Micro Logistics Hub with Westminster City Council. This real world trial demonstrated […]

CRP are continuing to champion freight on the Thames and other waterways to support more efficient and sustainable freight.   The past few months has seen CRP attend the Sustainable Construction Partners Reception at the House of Commons Terrace Pavilion, hosted on behalf of Kevin McKenna MP. This brought together leaders from across the construction, infrastructure, and logistics sectors to discuss the future of […]

The Greater London Authority has launched two major tools to help shape a greener, more climate resilient city: the London Green Infrastructure Framework (LGIF) and London’s first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Together, these spatial tools provide a powerful evidence base to guide how we plan, invest in, and manage London’s green and blue spaces.  What is the LGIF?  The London […]

CRP is delighted to launch our brand‑new Wider Networks webpage, a dynamic showcase of the organisations and experts who power and enhance our work. While our long‑standing CRP partners remain central to everything we do, this new page celebrates the growing networks across London, the UK and internationally that help us amplify our impact.  Collaboration is at […]

Transport for London has released a new collection of case studies highlighting pioneering approaches to sustainable logistics across the capital and we’re delighted that our London Light Freight Walking Trial has been featured.   Completed in 2024, this project explored whether walking freight couriers using electric assisted trolleys (e-walkers) could provide a cleaner, more efficient last-mile delivery option in busy, pedestrian areas.  Led by Cross River Partnership (CRP), the 10-month Defra […]

We are delighted to share some fantastic news from our partners at Islington Council, who have successfully secured £932,500 in government funding to supercharge the borough’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Part of a wider £1.86 million pot shared with Camden Council, this investment from the Department for Transport’s Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund will be matched by significant private […]

CRP is proud to have expanded our Consultancy Services offering this year, with five completely new consultancy client commissions, from Better Bankside BID, Guys and St. Thomas’ Trust and UCL.  We have been very pleased to bring our knowledge, expertise, skills and experience gained from up-to-the-minute grant-funded project delivery to bear on our consultancy commissions.  This lends real strength and depth to the services and advice that we are able to offer, across topics including:  Decarbonisation […]

Westminster Extra recently published an article outlining the new plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street. From this summer traffic is set to be banned within a mile of oxford street, the Mayor of London has confirmed. He has outlined new plans to turn the landmark shopping area into a hub for “world‑class events”. Sadiq […]

Our recent visit to British Land’s new multi-storey Southwark Urban Logistics site with Aver PR offered a fantastic look at how London’s logistics spaces are evolving.     The site features a range of potential units, designed with high ceilings and key infrastructure like three-phase power to support modern e-cargo bike and EV logistics operations. It was encouraging to see practical additions such as blue roofs alongside improved staff facilities like a kitchen and office spaces, which […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) joined transport, planning and sustainability leaders in Birmingham last month for the inaugural Pathways to Net Zero conference, hosted by Landor Links. The event brought together experts from across the UK to explore how the transport sector can accelerate progress towards achieving a net zero network by 2050.    The conference delivered a packed agenda […]

Over the past few months, a series of innovative co‑design workshops led by CRP Partner Camden Town Unlimited have been transforming how local people imagine the future of Camden High Street. This has been delivered as part of CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSEII) programme.    Sessions brought together paid neighbourhood designers, residents, businesses, and partners to help re‑envision the iconic high […]

Air pollution has now been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe for the first time, after being added to the latest edition of the European Code Against Cancer.     Recommendations outlined in the report encourage individuals to:  Limit their exposure by choosing public transport, walking or cycling instead of driving  Choose low-traffic routes when exercising outdoors  Keep homes free of smoke by avoiding […]

Lambeth Council has launched its first Night Time Economy Strategy at Electric Brixton, outlining practical steps to strengthen the borough’s offer after dark. These include new night hubs in busy town centres, an expanded network of 36 safe havens, improved rideshare pickup zones, and support for gig economy workers and grassroots cultural venues.    The […]

Last month CRP’s Senior Programme Manager, Fiona Coull, was delighted to take part in the UK–Italy Horizon Europe Brokerage Mission on Climate and the Built Environment.     Bringing together a range of experts from academia, industry, SMEs, local authorities, and research & technology organisations, the event aimed to share knowledge, discussing pressing climate challenges, and explore collaborative solutions to enable more sustainable cities. 🏙️     A […]

In January, CRP hosted the Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership (CLSRTP), a collective of 11 central London boroughs that focus on transport priorities.     The online meeting included exciting updates from TfL and central London boroughs on walking, cycling, EVs, active travel strategy and public realm improvements.    The CLSRTP enables collaboration and information-sharing between partner boroughs on key sub-regional transport priorities. CLSRTP engages in […]

This month the King’s Fund have launched a report on the forecasted doubling of healthcare spending.  As the King’s Fund’s Sarah Arnold writes:  “In my view, how much the government spends on health is a vitally important question. Should we be concerned about an ever-increasing quantum spent on health care? Yes, because it is not necessarily bringing the desired gains […]

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 […]