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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’ […]

A recent report Air Quality Information System Review Report published by Defra highlights the need to make air quality data more accessible and recognisable – especially for the communities most at risk such as families near busy roads, school children, areas facing environmental inequality, older adults and those with health conditions. Right now, data is […]

Earlier this year, the University of Birmingham released a report revealing that air pollution levels in homes can be higher than those found outdoors. The study, titled “Using Low-Cost Sensors to Assess Common Air Pollution Sources Across Multiple Residences,” monitored particulate matter in three urban households in Birmingham. Common sources of indoor particulate matter include […]

CRP would like to say a massive thank you to Pooja Jani and Marie Stobbart who have completed their internship with CRP.   Pooja and Marie joined us from Kings College London and worked across a range of CRP programmes including  Healthy Streets Everyday II, Just Streets and Smarter Greener Logistics programmes.    They have been valuable members to the CRP […]

Sustrans, a charity championing walking, wheeling and cycling, has published the first-ever Children’s Walking and Cycling Index. This new initiative builds on the broader Walking and Cycling Index, which tracks active travel progress in 23 cities across the UK and Ireland.   The Children’s Index reveals key insights into how children feel about active travel and […]

The first-of-its-kind Freight Hub at Waterloo Station in the London Borough of Lambeth got started on Trial Phase 1 a month ago.  The Waterloo Freight Hub could transform logistics across London and support a national shift to a low-carbon freight network and transport system.  There are lots of ways to support CRP and all of […]

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.   Camden Town […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) is thrilled to launch the Waterloo Freight Hub, a transformative 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 and congestion.  CRP is collaborating with Network Rail, the London […]

In April, the City of London Corporation will host the inaugural Cities & Lighting Summit. The event, which runs from 23 – 25 April 2025, is organised in partnership with the LUCI Association.   The Summit will consider how urban lighting can help improve well-being and make cities more sustainable and inclusive.   The event will attract […]

This Earth Day, April 22nd, 2025, the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” unites us in a powerful call to action: to triple global renewable energy generation by 2030. Earth Action Day is more than a celebration – it’s an invitation to everyone, everywhere to take real steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. How can […]

Spring has sprung, and the time for the Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean has arrived!  Between the 21st of March and the 6th of April, millions of #LitterHeroes across communities will be picking up litter across the UK as part of the nation’s biggest large-scale environmental campaign. Last year, more than […]

CRP is proud to share its recent feature in Logistics Manager Magazine, which highlights our dedication to diversifying and re-organising how freight is currently distributed in the UK.   With 80% of parcels distributed annually reliant on road freight, looking to use the river as a freight resource can support to ease congestion and improve air […]

CRP have recently published an informative case study on Traffic Filter Integration with Kerbside Management Technology in Lambeth, as part of the Defra-funded Kerbside Management Trial.   CRP worked with London Borough of Lambeth and Grid Smarter Cities to trial 2 Virtual Loading Bays (VLB) along The Cut, Waterloo, located either side of an existing traffic […]

Spring has Sprung! And with that comes more daylight, warmer temperatures, parks and gardens filled with colour and a bit more sunshine (fingers crossed!). All of these are a recipe for spending more time outdoors, enjoying nature whilst walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling.   We have been collating some stories from the Healthy Streets Everyday II […]

CRP is delighted to be a stakeholder on the Port of London Authority (PLA) Net Zero Coalition.  The coalition met earlier this month to discuss key topics such as the Net Zero River Plan, and how to encourage modal shift on to the river in terms of logistics.  There were also some interesting presentations by […]

This month CRP launched an ambitious Freight Flow Study, outlining actions to make freight logistics in London cleaner, safer, and more efficient.   With freight activity expected to grow in the coming years, CRP’s report sets out a clear pathway to address these challenges and create a logistics system that benefits businesses, residents, and the environment. […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) is very pleased to be able to offer consultancy services to any organisation that is interested.    We have been providing Data Analysis and Monitoring Services to South Bank BID for 4 years now, to support their place making and public realm management work.  Maybe we could help you too?  CRP’s areas […]

It’s hard to believe that over a year has passed since the launch of Just Streets. 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 […]