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Mayor’s Van Scrappage Scheme now open

18th March 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

Applications to the Mayor’s £23 million Scrappage Scheme to help micro businesses and charities prepare for the Introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are now open.

Micro businesses and charities can apply to scrap up to three older non-ULEZ compliant vans and mini buses. Scrappage options are:

1. Scrappage for frequent users of the Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ) (£3,500)
2. Scrappage and purchase/lease of Euro 6 replacement (£3,500)
3. Scrappage and contribution towards running costs (including insurance) of an electric vehicle (£6,000)

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For further information and eligibility criteria, please see TfL’s scrappage scheme webpage. To check if your vehicle is ULEZ compliant, please see here. The ULEZ will be introduced on 8 April 2019 and – unlike the current Congestion Charge Zone – applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As part of CRP’s business engagement programmes (e.g. Clean Air Villages), the team actively spreads the word about the imminent introduction of ULEZ as well as the van scrappage scheme.

Please note that the Mayor has also announced a car scrappage fund to support low-income Londoners preparing for ULEZ. This fund will be launched later this year.

For further information, please contact CRP’s Principal Programme Manager Tanja Dalle-Muenchmeyer.

Update on the Mayor’s EV Infrastructure Taskforce

18th March 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

Back in May 2018, the Mayor launched the Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Taskforce chaired by Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.

Following substantial research and work done by the Deputy Mayor’s team and TfL as well as input provided by taskforce members, the EV infrastructure Delivery Plan is currently being finalised and will be launched in early summer 2019.

TfL is planning to hold a workshop with wider stakeholders on the Delivery Plan. This is likely to take place in May and details will follow shortly.

CRP sits on the 16-member Taskforce that provides guidance on how to implement the Mayor’s vision of a zero emission transport network by 2050, focusing on the lack of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that remains an important barrier to the take-up of EVs.

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For further information, please contact CRP’s Principal Programme Manager Tanja Dalle-Muenchmeyer.

Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership (CLSRTP) Project Update: Cycling Facilities

18th March 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

A key 2019 Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership (CLSRTP) project has been to support the installation of cycling facilities within CLSRTP boroughs to encourage active travel.

The project involves installing free to use cycle repair stands, near public water refill facilities, to improve cycling facilities and encourage the use of public drinking water facilities and reduce single-use plastic waste.

Further updates on these new facilities will be provided soon.

For more information please contact Susannah Wilks.

High Streets Fund – Support

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government‘s (MHCLG) new Future High Streets Fund  is open and applications for regeneration of High Streets and town centres are welcomed as part of this national application competition process to allocate £675m of mainly capital funding. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 22nd March 2019.

CRP would like to wish all of its partners the very best of luck with their applications!  The fund represents an excellent opportunity to share lessons between High Streets across the country.

London BIDs Summit

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP was very pleased to support the second GLA London BIDs Summit on 13th February, alongside the Association of Town and City Management, the BIDs Foundation, London Councils and London First.

The day included a plethora of fascinating speakers, including the Mayor of London, Deputy Mayor Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe, Night Time Tsar Amy Lame, Debbie Jackson (GLA), John Dickie (London First), Alex Williams (TfL), Commander Mark McEwan (Metropolitan Police), showcasing the excellent work that BIDs already do and encouraging them to do even more.

CRP looks forward to delivering further exciting projects in partnership with both BIDs and Local Authorities over the next year and beyond.

London Councils Skills Event

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP was very pleased to support the 29th January London Councils Skills Event alongside Central London Forward.  The well-attended event galvanised all those present into continued action to support all Londoners to be able to participate fully in the London labour market, to the benefit of themselves, their families and their neighbourhoods.

The session was ably chaired by Councillor David Harvey of Westminster City Council, with excellent contributions from Victoria BID and Westminster BIDs’ Ruth Duston, London Councils’ Dianna Neal, London’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Colin Stanbridge and London Borough of Camden’s Councillor Danny Beales.

CRP looks forward to continuing to work with all of our partners on this important issue.

Welcome to CRP – Abby

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

Abby is currently studying for a Masters in Climate Change at King’s College London. She joined CRP in January as an intern working two days a week. With a passion for air quality, her primary role has been to support the Clean Air Villages team.

“Over the last two months, I have had the opportunity to regularly get out around London, engaging with local businesses. As part of the Clean Air Villages project, I am helping to create a new Low and Zero Emission Suppliers Directory which aims to reduce congestion and improve air quality in some of London’s pollution hotspots. It’s really exciting to be part of such a valuable project as it nears its completion!

Since no two days at CRP are the same, I have been fortunate to attend a variety of interesting events, including two ‘Vision Zero Action Plans’ workshops run as part of the Central London Sub-Regional Transport Programme. I found the chance to hear directly from local transport officers a unique and eye-opening experience.

I would really like to thank the whole team for such a genuine and warm welcome to CRP. I’m incredibly grateful for the diverse experiences this opportunity has provided so far!”

Recruit London is Mainstreamed

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP’s flagship Recruit London programme will be mainstreamed into Westminster City Council’s successful Westminster Employment Service from 1st April 2019, after 9 years of delivery supporting 3,123 long-term unemployed residents into jobs.

CRP would like to thank all of its Recruit London funders and referral partners for all of their support over the years, including Westminster City Council, The Crown Estate, Heart of London Business Alliance, Department for Work and Pensions, Capital and Counties.

The Recruit London team is already working closely with our Westminster Employment Service colleagues to hand over candidates and ensure a smooth and seamless transition for them.

For further information please contact CRP’s Susannah Wilks.

Baker Street Quarter Partnership – Recruitment Event

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP’s Recruit London Programme supported a recruitment fair on the 6th and 7th February 2019 for a new corporate members club opening this spring in the heart of Central London.

Baker Street Quarter Partnership (BSQP) introduced Recruit London to the Human Resources Manager at Home House, to see how Recruit London could support them to fill 70 roles. Recruit London’s Specialist Workplace Coordinators responded by suggesting a recruitment fair where local Westminster residents would come face to face with the employer.

The 2 days were a great success. We had over 120 Westminster residents come through the doors for interview with 31 people successfully going on to the second stage interviews.

The Chief Executive of the Baker Street Quarter Partnership, Penny Alexander attended the fair on Wednesday 7th February and was impressed with the professional way in which the fair had been conducted, the quality of the candidates preparation by CRP’s Recruit London team and the high calibre of the candidates that attended.

The Baker Street Quarter Partnership have introduced Recruit London to the Hyatt Hotel and the Chiltern Firehouse, who are both interested in Recruit London supporting their recruitment.

For further information on Recruit London please contact Sylvia Kankasa.

Freight TAILS – Completion

25th February 2019 / Posted by CRP Team

CRP’s Freight Tailored Approaches to Innovative Logistical Solutions  (TAILS) will shortly be officially completed following payment to project partners for the final claims. The successfully delivered project brought together 10 European city partners to share knowledge, develop tailored freight management policies to address the negative impacts of urban freight movements and stimulate the low carbon sector as well as develop Integrated Action Plans (IAPs).

The project was co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, through the URBACT III Action Planning Networks programme.

CRP would like to thank the URBACT Secretariat and its 9 project partners for making the project such a success.

For further information, please contact CRP’s Operations Manager, Carol Quamina.

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