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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 standards for compliance.

This has been shortly followed by a new scrappage scheme, that will support businesses and residents with non-compliant vehicles to scrap their vehicle and receive subsidies of up to £9,500.

There has also been a new report showing the impact of the previous ULEZ expansion in 2021 on London’s air quality, with significant reductions seen in traffic, vehicles, pollutants (such as nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. 94.4% of car’s now meeting the new requirements, and vehicles across London are becoming increasingly greener.

Check out CRP’s resources on to deal with the ULEZ expansion if your vehicle is compliant here:

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 Buoy Wharf, before being delivered by cargo bikes and electric vehicles to their final destinations. Return deliveries will also be incorporated, with the boat picking up any returned goods from the piers as part of the trial too! We’ll be launching the service on Monday 27th March so keep your eyes peeled for more information!

CRP and Westminster City Council have been ironing out the final details to start a micro logistics hub trial from a car park in Pimlico. The hub is currently being decked out and a courier has been selected who will operate from the hub. The go live date is currently pencilled in for 6th of March so more information will be coming your way soon!

Walking deliveries could be in operation in the Fitzrovia area within the next month! CRP have been working closely with The Fitzrovia Partnership, Camden Council, UPS and Heals to implement a walking freight trial to service the Fitzrovia area. We’re currently finalising the method statement, but once this is in place, walking freight could very soon be ‘up and running’.

An engine retrofit and associated air quality monitoring has been commissioned for ‘The Albert’ – a vessel owned by Net Zero Marine Services. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut fuel costs, and improve operational efficiencies.

If you would like to find out more about any of the above initiatives, please contact CRP Programme Manager Fiona Coull fionacoull@crossriverpartnership.org.

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 initiatives across the city.

Project Centre will be presenting on their EV work, including moving away from a ‘predict and provide’ approach towards more direct resident engagement in the shaping of local EV charging infrastructure.
Colleagues from the Council’s Climate Emergency Team will be spreading the word about the Sustainable City Charter in hope to encourage Westminster based businesses to sign up and other attendees to support with its promotion.
Kate Neale, Cadogan, will be presenting on Cadogan’s Stewardship and goalsetting for sustainability in Chelsea.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

All you need to tell us is how far you travel each week and the transport mode you plan to switch to. Our Tool calculates the estimated reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions and visualises your savings through various scenarios.

To find out how changing the way you travel can benefit the world around you, visit our website.

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 to sort and store goods before they are picked up and delivered. Logistic hubs allow for unused space to be utilised whilst also helping to improve London’s air quality and traffic congestion. Last mile delivery via sustainable low emissions transport improves air quality and increases the efficiency of moving goods through London’s busy streets.

Visit our Urban Logistics Hubs in London tool or contact Sustainable Transport Manager Ross Phillips rossphillips@crossriverpartnership.org for further information.

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 discussions covered topics from the night-time economy and equity for night-time workers and communities to placemaking and changing perceptions about London at night.

CRP was pleased to see these discussions taking place and interact with other attendees as we work to revive high streets, improve lighting across the city, and improve equity in transport.

You can see a snapshot of the event here, or contact CRP Project Manager Sefinat Otaru sefinatotaru@crossriverpartnership.org for more information.

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 to make truly inclusive environments.

There are many events taking place worldwide. Check out the #IWD Speaker Directory to get an idea of the plethora of events being held with inspiring women speakers who are experts in their field.

The Department for Transport and Active Travel England have recently invited local authorities in England to apply for funding to make improvements to local active travel schemes.

These should help residents save money and stay healthy.

Schemes could include:

creating more paths in rural areas
developing safer routes for children to walk to school
improved safety at junctions for people walking and cycling

The funding will also be used to support people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters by making street designs more inclusive.

ATF4 funding is only provided to local transport authorities outside London, eligible authorities have been sent information on how to apply. Active travel funding for authorities in London is provided through Transport for London.

You can find the official announcement (dated 6th February) and learn more about this £200m government fund here.

New Year, new team members, new bonding opportunities!

The CRP team is looking forward to the first Away Day of 2023 on 26th January at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouse. The day will consist of team activities, reviewing CRP’s mission and vision, as well as working on CRP’s new Annual Report and Business Plan.

We can’t wait to share our outcomes soon!

We would like to welcome three new starters to the Cross River Partnership team!

Katherine Fairfax joins us as Project Officer and will be supporting the DEFRA-funded Clean Air Logistics for London (CALL) and promoting the work of CRP across our communications channels and external events. Katherine was previously working for Cycling UK and has recently completed her MA in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Westminster, with a focus on the role of street design for creating healthy and liveable cities.

We would also like to welcome Aiman Hasan Khan (MSc. in Environment, Politics, and Development) and Ben Wall (MSc. in Sustainable Cities) who join us from King’s College London on a project-based internship to support the delivery of CALL.

On working for CRP, Aiman said: “What has been particularly attractive about CRP is that it’s a small organisation delivering big change! It is amazing to witness how CRP has been championing cross-sectoral collaborations, designing innovative new solutions and implementing the same. At a time when climate action is becoming ever so important, CRP is one of the few organisations that deliver on their promise of ensuring a cleaner and greener London.”

On working for CRP, Ben said: “I’m very excited to be joining the team and learning about all the important work going on. I’m joining on an internship as part of my master’s degree in Sustainable Cities at King’s College. It will be fascinating to see how some of the ideas I’m learning about are translated into real world projects across London. I look forward to getting involved!”

Archives: News Articles

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is expanding (again) in August 2023

Clean Air Logistics for London – February Update

Join us for the next CRP Conversations event

Cross River Partnership’s Clean Air Tool

Urban Logistics Hubs in London

London at Night Conference

International Women’s Day – 8th March 2023

£200m Active Travel Funding to Help Local Authorities

First CRP Away Day of 2023!

CRP New Starters