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Remembering Malcolm Haxby MBE

18th November 2024 / Posted by Susannah Wilks

We are extremely sad to report that Malcolm Haxby MBE, the first Director of CRP, passed away suddenly this September.  

Malcolm leaves behind a large and close-knit family.    

CRP joined in giving thanks for Malcolm’s life at his very well-attended funeral on 10th October 2024.   

Many tributes were paid to Malcolm, citing his extraordinary ability to bring diverse groups of people and organisations together, in order to achieve amazing things.   

The number of Malcolm’s professional achievements make them too great to list, but probably the greatest of his achievements were the Golden Jubilee Bridges running between the City of Westminster and the South Bank, London Borough of Lambeth.  

We all appreciate the beauty of these bridges every time we are in central London. 

Malcolm has left an outstanding legacy, including in the form of the ongoing Cross River Partnership.  He was the one who had a vision for collaboration, and who set the partnership up.  His convening power continues and grows as CRP flourishes into the future. 

Malcolm’s nominated charity was the British Heart Foundation, if anyone would like to make a donation in his honour. 

If you would like to pass any condolences on to Malcolm’s wife Maggie and his family, please contact susannahwilks@crossriverpartnership.org in the first instance. 

South Bank & Waterloo Sustains Us

15th November 2024 / Posted by Ross Phillips

CRP were delighted to join the launch of South Bank & Waterloo Sustains Us in October 2024, led by a number of partners including South Bank BID, WeAreWaterloo, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Southwark and the Mayor of London. 

Speakers included:

  • Mete Coban MBE, The Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy
  • Giles Goddard, Chair of the Sustains Us Steering Group and Vicar at St John’s Waterloo
  • Bushra Iqbal, Waterloo Centre Principal, Morley College London
  • Andrea Zick, Chair of the Harvey Nichols Sustainability Forum
  • Jackson Bylett, Net Zero Programme Lead, South Bank BID

Speakers shared their thoughts on how we can work together across our community to create a neighbourhood that sustains all across the area. 

The project aims to bring everyone in the community together to meet the shared goal of achieving net zero by 2030 through improving energy efficiency, smarter energy systems, improving air quality, improving resilience to climate change and reducing waste. You can see more through the website here: https://sbwsustainsus.org/  

It is great to see the huge collaborative effort between residents and communities across the local area. South Bank BID and We Are Waterloo are part of CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II programme, our 3-year Mayor’s Air Quality funded programme, that will improve air quality by tackling over-dependence on private vehicles through greening, pedestrian and cycling improvements. We are really excited to be working with them on creating a greener public realm.  

For more information contact CRP Project Lead for Healthy Streets Everyday II, Ross Phillips at rossphillips@crossriverpartnership.org 

London’s Cycleway Network Hits 400km Milestone: A Boost for Sustainable Travel

15th November 2024 / Posted by Sobastian Frazer

London is celebrating a significant achievement as its Cycleway network expands to over 400 kilometres , a vital step in enhancing sustainable transportation across the city.

According to Transport for London, 27% of Londoners now live within 400 metres of a high-quality cycle route and the capital’s cycle network has more than quadrupled from 90 kilometres in 2016.

This extensive network not only promotes safer cycling but also encourages more residents to choose cycling over driving, contributing to reduced traffic congestion and improved air quality. 

This expansion signifies London’s commitment to a greener future, fostering healthier lifestyles and connecting communities. With increased cycling routes, the city is paving the way for a vibrant cycling culture that prioritizes safety and accessibility.

For more details, check out the full article here. 

Kickstart the Festive Season

14th November 2024 / Posted by Katie Smith

The festive season has officially arrived in London with the Christmas lights illuminating those darker evenings and the cosy traditional markets in full swing!  

Here’s a roundup of the some of the exciting activities hosted by CRP Partners to look forward to this holiday season.  

Central District Alliance’s Festive Fayre 

Step into the magic of the season at Central District Alliance’s Festive Fayre with gift stalls, craft workshops and carols! Book your craft workshops here.

Date: Tuesday 26th – Thursday 28th November 2024 

Time: 12pm – 6:30pm 

Location: St Giles in the Fields Church, WC2H 8LG 

The Fleet Street Quarter Penguin Parade Sculpture Trail 

Families and visitors are invited to embark on a fabulous festive adventure to discover 12 adorable penguin sculptures throughout the Quarter all in support of the WWF. 

Date: Thursday 14 November 2024 – Thursday 5 January 2025 

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree 

Every year since 1947, the people of Oslo have gifted the people of London a Norwegian spruce Christmas Tree as a token of Norway’s gratitude for Britain’s support during the Second World War.  

Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 – Monday 6th January 2025 

Chalton Street Winter Market  

Get ready to experience a magical day filled with a wide variety of stalls, including delicious food, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.  

Date: Friday 22nd November 2024 

Location: Chalton St, London NW1 1JH  

Time: 10am – 7pm 

New Guide for Local Authorities on Climate Change and Air Quality

14th November 2024 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

Last month, the Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) released a guide, “Integrating Action on Air Quality & Climate Change”, to help local authorities address climate change and air pollution.  The guide outlines how local authorities can work together to reduce the harmful effects of transport, buildings, waste, and procurement. 

The guide was contributed to by experts including CRP’s Fiona Coull, Senior Programme Manager, and some of our collaborators such as Ruth Calderwood from the City of London Corporation, Grace Staines from the Port of London Authority, and Tom Parks from London Borough of Camden. 

The guide explains the connection between air quality and climate change and their impacts on health and the environment.  It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among local authorities to create effective policies tailored to their specific needs. 

Additionally, it examines the effects of air pollution, hotspots, and greenhouse gas emissions and measures to mitigate them.  It includes numerous case studies and accounts from local authorities and organizations, including our report, “Light Freight: Design Solutions for Thames Freight Infrastructure.” 

SGL Express Delivery: City Soil Lab

14th November 2024 / Posted by Sarah Meertens

Cross River Partnership are excited to share our case study on the City Soil Lab pre-pilot. 

CRP supported a 6-week pre-pilot of the City Soil Lab, a community-led circular food waste scheme in collaboration with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. 

Food waste was collected from local restaurants by e-cargo bike before being turned into soil for local community gardens, creating better soil for locally grown food. 

Within 6 weeks, an estimated 2,100kg of food waste has been diverted from incineration as part of the pilot. This translates to roughly 1,470kg of CO₂ emissions that have been omitted. 

The project’s pre-pilot also demonstrates the potential to reduce the number of waste truck collection trips when scaled. 

We are very excited to see further roll-out of the pilot over the next few months, including the collection of food waste from flat buildings and local schools! 

Read more about additional community and London-wide benefits of the City Soil Lab project in our case study: https://crossriverpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SGL-Express-City-Soil-Lab.pdf 

CRP’s support of the City Soil Lab project is part of Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) a Defra-funded project led by Westminster City Council in collaboration with 25 project partners. The project aims to minimise the impact of freight on noise, air quality, traffic and pavement space in London by making improvements across 14 London boroughs and two London Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). 

Secure Kerbside Space for Christmas Deliveries

14th November 2024 / Posted by Katherine Fairfax

Anticipating a surge in deliveries this holiday season?  

Our Defra-funded Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial is here to keep your deliveries efficient, sustainable, and on time this Christmas! 

Cross River Partnership has a network of Virtual Loading Bay’s (VLBs) across London being trialled in collaboration with Grid Smarter Cities.  

VLB’s are available in: 

If you deliver in these areas, find out more here: https://gridsmartercities.com/smarter-greener-logistics-crp/ 

VLBs provide dedicated spaces at the kerbside that can be pre-booked by participating operators and make deliveries more efficient, safe and sustainable whilst improving congestion and air quality in the local area. 

For more information, contact CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax katherinefairfax@crossriverpartnership.org 

JUST STREETS | London Site Visit

14th November 2024 / Posted by Guillaume Strebelle

Cross River Partnership (CRP) and University of Westminster welcomed their Just Streets partners to London this month for an engaging site visit!  

More than 30 participants from 10 different countries were in attendance, with the true power of collaboration witnessed across the 3-day visit!  

The group undertook site visits led by CRP’s three London delivery partners: 

  • London Borough of Lambeth: A trip to the St Mark’s Church of England Primary School to see its School Street in action. As a Just Streets London delivery partner, the London Borough of Lambeth will expand upon its exciting School Streets programme, which is reimagining what the space outside a school can look like while reducing car dominance. 
  • Camden Town Unlimited: Hosted a co-creation workshop and walking tour of Camden. Through the Just Streets project, Camden Town Unlimited will create a connected and strategically located walking route, taking into account local cultural influences, green space, current and future projects, such as the Green Loop and the Camden Highline.   
  • Harley Street BID: A site visit around the Marylebone Library area exploring greening and street infrastructure. Harley Street BID will be working closely with University of Westminster through the Just Streets project to install a parklet that they will be codesigning with the local community. 

Feedback surveys and breakout sessions supported partners to reflect, share ideas and discuss the planned intervention in more detail, focusing particularly on how the concept of Justice can be applied to our street interventions.  

A huge thank you to all of those who joined us in London!  

JUST STREETS is a HORIZON Europe project coordinated by Fondazione LINKS in Turin, Italy. It encompasses a team of 30 partners from 17 European countries.   

For more information, please contact CRP Project Manager, Sefinat Otaru: sefinatotaru@crossriverpartnership.org

November SGL Update – Supporting Urban Logistics

14th November 2024 / Posted by Fiona Coull

An important part of CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics Programme is to support our partners with guidance and expertise.  

For example, through SGL, CRP has supported the following partners to develop their own micro logistics hub projects: 

CRP also have several resources to support the delivery of urban logistics hubs. For example, our Guide for Local Authorities on ‘How to Support a Micro Logistics Hub in your Borough’. 

If you have any questions on CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) Programme or how we could help you to consider micro logistics, please contact CRP Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull 

Launching CRP’s Consultancy Services

14th November 2024 / Posted by Katie Smith

CRP are delighted to officially launch our Consultancy Services! 

CRP has been Delivery London’s Future Together for 30 Years. 

CRP is a partnership delivering impactful environmental, economic and community focused projects.  We support public, private and community organisations with expert guidance, collaboration and innovation. We believe in a fair and equitable transition towards good and green growth in London.   

Discover how we can help you! 

CRP Consultancy Services 

  1. Decarbonisation & Sustainability: Offering you advice, guidance and support to decarbonise logistics operations and create effective sustainability strategies. 
  2. Placemaking & Greening: Supporting you to create safer, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.
  3. Strategy Planning: Supporting you to deliver tailored, strategic project communications and valuable stakeholder networking events. 
  4. Monitoring & Data Analysis: Providing you with data and insights to support informed decision-making and effective project evaluation.
  5. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Helping you to build connections that drive meaningful change and supporting to deliver impactful community engagement.  

Read the full details at our new CRP Consultancy Services project page – CRP Consultancy Services – Cross River Partnership

Interested in CRP’s Consultancy Services? Reach out to CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull for more information, fionacoull@crossriverpartnership.org. 

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