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Cross River Partnership is excited to introduce the sustainable deliveries hub in Sands End in collaboration with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF), Chelsea Harbour Estate, and YEEP! Lockers, as part of CRP’s Defra-funded Clean Air Logistics for London project. This also aligns with LBHF’s Clean Air Neighbourhoods programme. The hub is located on […]

Westminster City Council and Cross River Partnership are excited to have launched a new six-month micro logistics hub trial in Pimlico on 17th April; supporting zero-emission last-mile deliveries in the City of Westminster! This is a WCC and CRP-funded micro logistics hub trial, supported by Infinium Logistics, and carried out by zero-emission couriers Delivery Mates. Based in the Q-Park UK Pimlico parking […]

This month has seen the launch of an exciting new scheme as part of our Defra-funded Clean Air Logistics for London (CALL) programme.   Cross River Partnership (CRP) and Westminster City Council (WCC) launched a six-month micro logistics hub trial in Pimlico, on 17th April. Supported by Infinium Logistics, and carried out by Delivery Mates, the […]

CRP is very pleased to publish its Annual Report and Business Plan 2022 – 2024. This was signed off by the CRP Board at its most recent meeting in March 2023. Huge thanks must go to Westminster City Council for playing the accountable body role for Cross River Partnership. CRP’s annual turnover hovers at around the […]

CRP is excited to launch its latest Rail Freight Study, On track for sustainable logistics: Integrating Rail Freight into London’s deliveries. The rise of low-volume, high-margin markets requiring fast delivery, such as fast-fashion, were identified as being suitable for fast rail freight. 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) could be saved each year by using […]

Imperial College London’s Environmental Research Group recently published a report on the impacts of air pollution throughout one’s lifetime from pregnancy and birth through old age. More recent research shows that air pollution will affect all Londoners and that policy should be aimed at reducing harm from air pollution.   The findings echo a publication from […]

Westminster City Council and Cross River Partnership are excited to have launched a new six-month micro logistics hub trial in Pimlico on 17th April; supporting zero-emission last-mile deliveries in the City of Westminster! This is a WCC and CRP-funded micro logistics hub trial, supported by Infinium Logistics, and carried out by zero-emission couriers Delivery Mates. Based in the Q-Park UK Pimlico parking […]

As the saying goes ‘Better late than never’!  As part of their contribution to the Great British Spring Clean, on Tuesday 4th April, the CRP team donned waterproof coats, suitable walking shoes and enthusiasm and spent the afternoon litter picking along the towpath of the Regent’s Canal .    At one stage the activity became quite […]

Cross River Partnership was delighted to present at the National Cargo Bike Summit at the end of March which took place at the Guildhall in the City of London. The event was hosted by City of London Corporation and was the first national UK event dedicated to building a complete cargo bike ecosystem and taking cargo bikes […]

CRP is very pleased to announce the promotion of Isidora Rivera Vollmer to Project Manager! Well done Isidora! Over recent months Isidora has been leading CRP’s work supporting Westminster City Council to set up a Micro Freight Hub in Pimlico – watch this space for launch information. Isidora has also overseen the production of A Lived […]

CRP’s London Light Freight River Trial has come to an end after 4 successful weeks! The trial was London’s first daily, multi-supplier, river freight trial along the Thames and was a collaboration between the Port of London Authority, Lyreco UK & Ireland, Speedy Services, Thames Clippers Logistics, Grid Smarter Cities and Pedal Me. The trial focused […]

The CRP Board meeting took place on Thursday 9th March 2023. It was extremely well-attended with representation from 21 public and private bodies in central London. Huge thanks to all of CRP’s partners for your ongoing support. CRP was very pleased to welcome Harley Street BID onto the Board. CRP was also very pleased to […]

CRP is excited to share that we are currently working with Studio Republic, an ethical digital and creative agency, to develop an interactive website to promote the use of the Thames for freight to London-based organisations. CRP’s Thames Directory will support businesses with essential resources for Thames-related information. This will, for example, include an interactive […]

Over the past month, the CRP team has been working closely with partners to deliver our Defra-funded Clean Air Logistics for London (CALL) programme. This included an exciting trip to the Cory Waste Transfer Station, and the launch of CRP’s London Light Freight River Trial. As part of our most recent CALL Steering Group Meeting, CRP […]

We’re looking for a Project Officer to help us and our public- and private-sector partners collaboratively deliver solutions that make London fairer, greener and safer. You’ll wear many hats working with us, and no two days will be the same. You may find yourself carrying out a quantitative analysis of air quality (the more comfortable […]

On 10 March, the City of London Corporation held a breakfast reception and panel discussion to mark International Women’s Day. The theme of the event was gender equality and gender equity. Deputy Christopher Hayward, Chairman of Policy and Resources at the City of London Corporation, welcomed guests and introduced the panel. Chaired by Alderman Alison […]

Are you able to spare an hour or more to help tidying up the environment?  Then why not make a pledge to help pick up a bag of litter?  17th March – 2nd April is the Great British Spring Clean, a campaign in its eighth year being run by Keep Britain Tidy.  Why not pledge […]

A recent study by Monash University in Australia is the first to track levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on a global basis. The study concluded that only 0.18% of global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to safe levels of PM2.5 according to recommendations from the World Health Organisation.   Whilst […]

Are you a small business looking to tackle environmental sustainability and reduce your emissions, but don’t know where to start?   Look no further than Sustainable Steps, a Cross River Partnership tool to help businesses take action, one step at a time.  Sustainable Steps has compiled a number of actions that businesses can take on as pledges, […]

Keep an eye on Cross River Partnership’s social media channels as this week we will be launching the 10 project learnings of the Brixton Micro Logistics Hub, part of the Impact on Urban Health-funded Clean Air Freight programme!   The importance of micro hubs and zero emission deliveries cannot be underestimated, as e-commerce deliveries continue to […]

CRP’s collaborative bid to Defra’s Air Quality grant has been successful! Defra has awarded CRP £1 million of grant funding to be spent over the period 1st July 2023 – 31st December 2024. We are very grateful to all of our partners for your support, including match funding support, and particularly Westminster City Council for playing CRP’s accountable body […]

As part of the Defra-funded Clean Air Logistics for London Programme, CRP are currently working closely with The Fitzrovia Partnership, Camden Council, UPS and Heals to implement a walking freight trial to service the Fitzrovia area. This exciting trial will be the first walking freight trial to take place on public land and aims to address issues of traffic congestion and air pollution. During […]

Earlier this month, Communications Project Manager Rachael Aldridge attended the Mayor’s Transatlantic Panel Discussion, on the topic of net zero. This was held at the US Embassy in Nine Elms, with representatives from Belmont California, Bristol, West Yorkshire, Glasgow and Greenville Mississippi. Ambassador Jane Hartley spoke about how low-income communities are the hardest hit by climate change. A just […]

To help clear London’s air and improve public health, the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. This means that if you drive a non-compliant vehicle in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone, you may face a daily charge of £12.50. Across London, more than 80% of vehicles already meet the current […]

February has been an exciting month for CRP’s Defra-funded Clean Air Logistics for London Programme. Here is a snapshot of some of the trials and innovations that have been keeping the CRP team busy: CRP has been working with Thames Clippers Logistics to launch a daily light freight river service. Goods will be transported from Dartford International Ferry Terminal to Bankside Pier via Trinity […]

Join us for Cross River Partnership’s next event, CRP Conversations – Empowering City Sustainability. This online Conversation will explore how businesses can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, tackling climate change and enabling better business. Kieran Taylor (Project Centre), Grace Corn and Isobel Caton Harrison (both Westminster City Council) and Kate Neale (Cadogan) will be presenting on carbon reducing […]

Thinking to switch from a diesel van to a cleaner mode of transport?  Calculate your emissions savings today with Cross River Partnership’s Clean Air Tool. The online tool aims to help users better understand the impact of switching from a diesel van to a cleaner mode of transport by calculating and visualising their emission savings.  […]

Looking for potential urban logistics hub sites?   CRP has developed an online tool that allows those with empty commercial space to advertise to courier firms who could make use of the space as an urban logistics hub.   A logistics hub is a site that couriers use for their day-to-day deliveries as a place […]

On 19 January 2023, CRP attended the GLA’s first London at Night Conference held at Woolwich Works.  The daylong event was opened by Night Czar Amy Lamé and featured engaging, informative panel discussions with participants from organisations such as the Museum of London, The Brick Box, Hibiscus Community Centre, London boroughs, and many more.   The […]

This year we will be celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March.      This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity with a specific focus on gender equity.  A great way for organisations and groups to provide support and celebrate International Women’s Day is by raising awareness amongst colleagues, organisations, and networks about the differences between equality and equity […]