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The heatwave that swept across London was a reminder that hotter summers are becoming part of everyday life. For CRP partners, this matters because extreme heat affects many of the issues we work on every day, from public health and local economies to transport, public spaces and community wellbeing. During London Climate Action Week, we attended the Smart Cities World […]

One of the standout discussions at London Climate Action Week was Advancing Climate Action Through Strategic Urban Transformation, hosted by Arup and C40 Cities. The session highlighted Madrid’s innovative Sueña Madrid initiative, which is helping to shape the city’s long-term future through collective visioning, collaboration and citizen-led planning.   Rather than relying solely on traditional top-down planning, Madrid has placed residents, stakeholders and local government at the […]

The discussions at last month’s London Climate Action Week made one thing clear: if we want a climate-resilient London, we have to transform how our goods move.  With parcel deliveries projected to continue to increase in the coming years, our streets face unprecedented pressure. Climate resilience isn’t just about preparing for extreme weather; it is about building daily systems robust enough to […]

As London experiences more frequent periods of extreme heat, green infrastructure is becoming an essential part of climate resilience. Trees, rain gardens, green roofs and living walls can help cool streets, provide shade, improve air quality, reduce flood risk and create healthier, more attractive places for people to spend time.   For over a decade, CRP has brought together local […]

CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax recently attended A City for All: Leading Climate Transformation in an Era of Disinformation, hosted by LSE Cities and C40 Cities. The event launched the inaugural Nicky Gavron Memorial Lecture Series, honouring the former Deputy Mayor of London and co-founder of C40 Cities, whose work helped place cities at the forefront of global climate action.  The […]

Climate resilience is becoming essential as London experiences more frequent heatwaves, extreme weather events and environmental pressures. Across the city, organisations are adapting how they plan, design and manage places to ensure communities, businesses and infrastructure can thrive in a changing climate. This edition of the CRP Newsletter explores a range of approaches that are helping to build a more resilient […]

The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have launched a new Walking and Wheeling Action Plan, setting out changes to how London’s streets are designed and used. With commitments including 1,000 new pedestrian crossings, expanded School Streets and neighbourhood-level improvements, the Plan aims to make walking a more convenient everyday choice, while supporting public […]

With London Climate Action Week underway, there’s a wide range of events taking place, offering something for everyone interested in driving forward climate action. From community-led initiatives to sector-focused discussions, it’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get involved.  London Climate Action Week harnesses the power of London for both global and local climate action, providing an open and inclusive platform […]

New designs for the transformation of Fleet Street have been unveiled, marking a significant step towards creating a greener, healthier and more people-focused corridor in the heart of central London.   Led by the City of London Corporation and supported by Fleet Street Quarter BID, the proposals align closely with wider ambitions to prioritise walking, wheeling and cycling, while improving air quality, safety and the […]

London Climate Action Week (LCAW) returns from 20th to 28th June 2026, focusing on key impact goals like accelerating an inclusive, net-zero transition and expanding the range of people involved in the climate debate.  This collaborative, cross-sector approach is exactly where CRP thrives. Having spent over three decades working alongside public, private, academic, and community organisations to deliver […]

In June, CRP welcomed Healthy Streets Everyday II partners to St John’s Street in the London Borough of Islington for a Steering Group meeting and site visit.  The visit showcased a transformed streetscape, with improved cycling conditions, more space for walking, wheeling and scooting, and enhanced greenery to support biodiversity. Partners experienced first-hand the greening, sustainable urban drainage and public realm […]

CRP is excited to announce Fiona Coull as its Interim Director.  Fiona will lead CRP until the Autumn time, when the competitively recruited external Director will take up the position.  Fiona has already been managing large delivery programmes and overseeing finances for CRP for 6 years, so is extremely well-placed to lead the partnership over this transition period.  In the words of Fiona: “I’m looking forward to building […]

Earlier this month CRP was pleased to bring partners together for a dedicated event to experience the Lightning Clipper – a fully electric freight vessel developed by Thames Clippers.   Despite the challenging weather, it was fantastic to see partners engaging directly with the vessel, including a behind-the-scenes look at its control centre. The event highlighted the value of collaboration, and the important […]

London Rivers Week will take place between Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 31st May 2026 and is a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate all of London’s rivers and the many projects taking place to protect them. The theme for 2026 is ‘Know Your Local River’ and aims to encourage Londoners to identify, explore and connect with their nearest river.   This year marks […]

We’re really pleased to share the news that the South Bank & Waterloo Sustains Us Delivery Plan 2026-2030 has officially launched, marking an exciting new chapter for the South Bank and Waterloo area. This plan serves as a practical roadmap for creating a fairer and greener neighbourhood over the next four years. It’s fantastic to see that […]

The Port of London Authority has launched this year’s Thames Environment Fund with a great range of opportunities to support environmental work along the tidal Thames.  There are three funding routes this year:  £100k to support environmental improvement programmes that can make a strategic difference to the tidal Thames.   £50k to empower community groups making a difference to their local environment.   […]

Over the last couple of months CRP have been delighted to attend a variety of events across the sector, helping us stay connected to the latest developments and the ideas driving our work forward. These opportunities allow us to engage directly with peers across the industry, share ideas and stay informed on emerging priorities.  Being actively involved in […]

This month CRP have launched our latest Healthy Streets Everyday II campaign Walk This May, helping you to discover cleaner, healthier walking routes that you can use to get around London on foot.   We’ve curated four leisure walking routes that prioritise lower air pollution, quieter streets and more pleasant environments, making it easier for you to explore your streets in London. The routes […]

The CRP Team is as excited as everyone else about the new opportunities for collaboration following the recent Local Government Election Results.    CRP has seen many different Elections over its 30 year history and each one throws up the chance to check in, re-prioritise, refresh and innovate what we are all doing in London, as well as how we are doing it.  Huge congratulations to all […]

Last month’s CRP Board meeting took place in-person at Tower Bridge North Lounge.    It was a truly spectacular setting at which to formally thank Simon Pitkeathley for his 15 years Co-Chairing the CRP Board.  We really appreciate the City of London Corporation’s Simon Duckworth (CRP Board Public Sector Co-Chair) arranging special access to this venue for us.  Please see a short […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) is proud to partner with Westminster City Council (WCC) to support delivery of the Westminster Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge. The project is being led by Westminster’s Economic Growth and Green Economy teams and funded through WCC’s Westminster Climate Fund.    Designed to support Sustainable City Charter signatories and local innovators, the Challenge will identify local SMEs with low carbon solutions and products […]

We’re pleased to share the launch of CRP’s Annual Report and Business Plan for 2025–27, showcasing a year of strong progress and setting out an ambitious roadmap for the years ahead.  Over the past year, CRP has continued to grow its reach, influence and impact. We welcomed two new Board Co‑Chairs, marking an exciting new chapter in our leadership, and strengthened […]

CRP are delighted to welcome Maisha Anam to the team! Maisha will be joining CRP for a 6-month graduate placement as part of Westminster City Council’s Graduate Programme. Hear from Maisha on what inspired her to join CRP. “Having been born and raised in London, as well as completing my studies here, I’ve always felt […]

Throughout Spring, CRP have been busy developing campaigns showing all of the excellent work that our Healthy Streets Everyday II partners are doing, as part of our Mayor’s Air Quality Funded programme. Late March saw the release of our Collaboration & Co-Design campaign, showcasing ways that our HSE II partners have worked with communities  to […]

CRP is excited to start a new project with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust evaluating how e‑bikes are supporting their clinical teams. The Trust introduced e‑bikes to help staff travel to patients’ homes more efficiently, reduce emissions and give colleagues a healthier, more enjoyable way to move between visits. Our work will help […]

The Mayor of London is preparing a framework to futureproof London’s long-term logistics needs, to support housing growth, improve productivity and deliver good growth, including how the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL) will support this sector. The London Growth Plan already sets out a clear vision for how our city’s economy […]

Cross River Partnership (CRP) is delighted to highlight the inspiring circular economy work being led by our partner Team London Bridge, which is helping local businesses reduce waste and unlock value through collaboration. As part of their Towards Zero Waste strategy, Team London Bridge is championing a practical, place‑based approach to circularity that focuses on […]

At Cross River Partnership (CRP), we believe solving London’s complex environmental challenges requires “unusual” partnerships. By bringing together sectors that rarely share a table, we are unlocking innovative solutions for transport, health, and climate resilience. An example is our work with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). By analysing e-bike trials for clinicians […]

Earth Day: Working Together for a Greener London  Celebrated worldwide on 22 April, Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of protecting our environment and taking collective action. At Cross River Partnership (CRP), partnership working is central to delivering cleaner, greener and more resilient places across London.  CRP brings together local authorities, business improvement districts, businesses and communities […]

We are delighted to share that Cross River Partnership (CRP) has been awarded the Best Freight & Logistics Decarbonisation Award at the inaugural Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026, hosted by Landor Links. This recognition celebrates our innovative Waterloo Freight Hub Trial, which has transformed unused space beneath Waterloo Station into a thriving low‑emission logistics hub demonstrating […]