We are looking for a new Business Engagement Officer who will be encouraging businesses around the city to reduce their negative impact on air quality, so we can all lead healthier lives. For more information visit https://jobs.westminster.gov.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=4511&p_web_page_id=311241&p_preview=Y. Applications close 1st May.
Joining 80 major arts organisations and festivals across the UK, CRP has signed up to be part of The Season 2018 which bridges together the creative and cultural community in celebrating the environment and inspiring action on climate change.
Taking place from June 1st to December 1st 2018 and led by a steering group including Julie’s Bicycle, BAC and ArtsAdmin, this UK based, internationally connected initiative titled ‘The Season’ is ever growing and programmed to coincide with the landmark COP24 global climate talks due to occur November 2018.
The Season will celebrate the widest range of creative responses to climate change and the environment across arts, design, broadcast, film, fashion, music and in museums, galleries, theatres, venues, cinemas, festivals, parks, schools, and on the streets.
Click here for further information.
TfL are consulting on plans to extend the Bakerloo line, setting out detailed proposals for station locations along the proposed route south beyond Elephant & Castle.
As announced in TfL’s Business Plan, the updated plans bring the completion date of the extension forward by two years to 2028/29, to align with the timetable for the upgrade of the existing Bakerloo line.
The Bakerloo line extension, to Lewisham via Old Kent Road and New Cross Gate, would support growth in south east London through new housing, improved connectivity, increased transport network capacity and reduced journey times to key destinations.
The public consultation will run until 21 April.
Cross River Partnership (CRP), with the support of Greater London Authority (GLA) delivered a high profile Green Infrastructure Event on 6 March 2017. The event titled ‘Green BIDS, Good for Business’ provided 85 leaders in Green Infrastructure in London the opportunity to strengthen industry networks and for CRP and the GLA to inspire action through the announcement of upcoming funding opportunities.
The event was delivered through CRPs ‘Greening the BIDs’ programme. With the support of the GLA, CRP is encouraging Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to invest in Green Infrastructure projects and add to London’s status as a green global city.
Guest speakers included Shirley Rodrigues (GLA), Peter Murray (New London Architecture), Debbie Jackson (GLA) and Susannah Wilks (CRP) – pictured.
A highlight for some guests was the attendance of Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy. Shirley is particular passionate about implementation of Green Infrastructure:
“Our much loved public spaces, from squares to parks, are a key part of what makes London one of the greatest cities in the world. By working together we can protect and expand these spaces, creating new green infrastructure projects that boost our environment and help tackle pollution. From installing green walls by congested roads, to pop up parks in areas with high density, we are asking BIDs to get creative and develop new schemes that can enhance green spaces in their areas.” Shirley Rodrigues.
For further information please contact CRP’s Director Susannah Wilks.
CRP Director, Susannah Wilks wrote to the Evening Standard on 23 March that there is a critically important role for the private sector to play in the battle against air pollution.
“We work with hundreds of businesses to develop projects that have a tangible positive impact on the quality of the air we breathe and to mitigate some of the worst effects of pollution.”
Not forgetting the role of the public sector, she affirms that “By combining the energy of the private sector to implement change with the Government’s ability to tackle big issues, we have a chance to solve the scourge of air pollution.”
For more information, contact CRP Director Susannah Wilks.
Heart of London were successfully re-elected on 24 March for another term. Huge congratulations to the whole Heart of London team! 92% of businesses in the Piccadilly, St James’s and Leicester Square areas voted in favour. CRP looks forward to continuing to work together with Heart of London on delivering business-facing projects, such as Recruit London.
CRP is very pleased to welcome its newest member to the partnership – Hatton Garden BID. Hatton Garden BID becomes the 18th central London BID partner to join CRP. Hatton Garden is particularly looking forward to sharing best practice and learning with the other CRP partner BIDs, as well as benefitting from relationships with other CRP partners, including Local Authorities, Transport for London and the Greater London Authority.
For further information please contact Hatton Garden BID.
CRP has updated its strapline to better reflect the range of work that it is currently delivering with and for our public and private sector partners: Delivering London’s Future Together.
The strapline was selected following an intensive brainstorming session by the whole CRP team. The winning submission was dreamt up by CRP’s Jane Overington (pictured). Well done Jane!
CRP is very proud to present its annual Business Plan for the year starting 1 April. You can see the Business Plan here.
The Business Plan is currently being printed ready for mailing to CRP Board members. Please do contact us if you would also like a hard copy.
The Business Plan has been designed foe CRP by agency Hudson Fuggle, overseen by CRP’s Charlotte Healy.
We are extremely pleased to be delivering £4 million of worthwhile project interventions with and for all of our public and private sector partners.
Last week saw the launch of the CRP-developed West End Partnership Deliveries & Servicing site. This website has links to all of the fantastic projects that members of the West End Partnership Deliveries & Servicing Group are delivering, and a map showing what is happening across the West End.
This website and map are going to be used to identify areas where the partnership needs to direct efforts when developing a Deliveries & Servicing Plan for the West End.
The website is available at https://crossriverpartnership.org/WEPFreight/
For further information contact Vicky Keeble vickykeeble@crossriverpartnership.org
