Latest news and events from Cross River Partnership and our partners.
CRP’s Visit to the Southwark Urban Logistics Site
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 […]
CRP Shares Insights from the First Pathways to Net Zero Conference
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 […]
CRP Attends Camden Town Unlimited Co-design Session
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 Joins Europe’s List of Proven Cancer Risks
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 Sets a Clear Direction for Its Night Time Economy
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 […]
CRP attends UK–Italy Horizon Europe Brokerage Mission on Climate and the Built Environment
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 […]
CRP hosts Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership Meeting
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 […]
Good Health for All: The Kings Fund
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 […]
New Board Co-Chair for CRP
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 […]
HSE II Keeping Active After Dark Campaign
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 […]
Waterloo Evaluation Report Launch
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. […]
London: Your Streets, Your Voice
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 Welcomes Two New Interns
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 […]
What the New UK Road Safety Strategy Means for London’s Street
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 […]
CRP Present at CARICE Kings College London
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 Reopens with Major Sustainability Upgrades
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 […]
CRP Website Updates
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 […]
Merry Christmas & What’s Next for 2026
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 Joins Transport Planning Society
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 […]
Have Your Say: DfT Launches Consultation on the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy
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. […]
Grow London Local: Empowering London’s Business Growth
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 […]
CRP Advises the London Assembly Transport Committee
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: What Happened and Why it Matters
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 […]
Help Shape Safer, Healthier Streets in London
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 […]
Click & Collect: From Trial to Transformation
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 […]
Autumn Budget Update
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 […]
CRP Wins CiTTi Award for Innovative Waterloo Freight Hub Trial
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, […]
Mayor of London Launches Inclusive Talent Strategy
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. […]
Cleaner Classrooms, Healthier Futures: £2.7 Million Boost to Improve Air Quality in London Schools
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 […]
Celebrating the Season: CRP Partners Christmas Events
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 […]
