Huge congratulations to Simon Pitkeathley , CRP’s Private Sector Board Co-Chair and CEO of Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BIDs, for joining the House of Lords, as Baron Pitkeathley of Camden Town.
This is an enormous and extremely well-deserved privilege for Simon. He is an amazing leader, innovator and force for positive change.
We are so excited to see what he does to help shape our country’s future!
It’s the start of a new year, which only means one thing – it’s time for a clean-up!
This month, CRP has spent some time freshening up its project pages!
With updated visuals to highlight project outcomes and clearer messaging, this update represents our commitment to providing a better user experience and showcasing our work in a way that is both engaging and informative.
What’s Next? We’re constantly looking for ways to improve. If you have any feedback or ideas for future updates, we’d love to hear from you!
Explore the updated current project pages now – https://crossriverpartnership.org/projects/#current
Cross River Partnership are delighted to welcome two new interns to the team!
Marie and Pooja join us from Kings College London and will be working across our Healthy Streets Everyday II, Just Streets and Smarter Greener Logistics programmes.
Marie is studying for a Masters in Environment, Politics and Development and Pooja is studying Masters in Climate Change: Environment, Science and Policy.
Welcome to Cross River Partnership and we’re looking forward to working together over the next few months.
January can feel like a challenging month. With the festivities behind us, the cold weather and return to routine can leave many of us feeling low. However, prioritising your mental health and self-care can help you navigate this period.
Start by acknowledging your feelings – they’re valid and temporary. Create a routine that includes activities you enjoy, stay active, and connect with loved ones for support. Remember, it’s okay to take small steps and show yourself kindness if things don’t go as planned.
Sleep, physical activity, and social connections play a vital role in well-being. Even a short walk or a quick chat with a friend can lift your mood.
For more tips and resources on managing mental health in January, visit Mind or check out this helpful article: The Importance of Looking After Your Mental Health in January.
Let’s commit to self-care this January – you’re not alone, and brighter days are ahead!
2024 saw the kick off of the Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme, CRP’s Mayor’s Air Quality Funded 3-year programme. HSE II will address the issue of over-dependence on private vehicles, and the associated issues of poor Air Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Wellbeing.
Some of the outputs that have been delivered already include:
Our partners on the programme will continue to deliver exciting improvements to London’s streets, with upgrades to cycling infrastructure, walking routes, implementing school streets, creating low emission transport infrastructure and providing more green space.
A huge well done and congratulations to our partners for delivering so much in 2024! As HSE II develops, we’re thrilled about the innovative projects and collaborations that lie ahead!
For more information contact CRP Project Lead for Healthy Streets Everyday II, Ross Phillips.
As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we made together in 2024. Thanks to our dedicated partners and stakeholders, Cross River Partnership (CRP) has continued to drive forward sustainability, innovation , and inclusive growth across London.
Building on these accomplishments, CRP is excited to continue working towards a greener, more inclusive London. With the support of our partners, we look forward to delivering impactful projects that drive real change in the year ahead.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you a joyful, prosperous, and successful 2025!
Dalston Square is buzzing with excitement as a new eco-friendly initiative takes centre stage! CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics case study spotlights an innovative electric cargo bike sharing scheme brought to life by OurBike, a community-focused project empowering businesses and residents to rethink how they transport goods.
Here’s how it works: local businesses host the bikes, keeping them charged and secure on nearby cycle stands. The bikes can be rented by the minute, providing an eco-friendly alternative to delivery vans.
This scheme isn’t just about convenience; it’s about cutting congestion, improving air quality️, and creating a cleaner, healthier Hackney. Running for 6–12 months, it’s a game-changer for local businesses looking to make a positive impact.
But that’s not all – London Borough of Hackney is using this trial to assess the potential for a permanent Cargo Bike Share Hub as part of Dalston Square’s redevelopment. ️ If successful, it could be a model for sustainable transport across London!
With every e-cargo bike trip, we’re moving closer to reducing pollution, easing traffic, and building a brighter, greener future.
Let’s ride toward a better tomorrow—one cargo bike at a time!
On behalf of the whole Cross River Partnership team, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2024 has been a jam-packed year full of exciting new programme launches, 30th anniversary celebrations, and lots of partnership working here at CRP!
Here are some highlights from the past 12 months:
And the list goes on!
Huge thank you goes to our partners, collaborators and funders for your continued support and partnership. Here’s to 2025!
As we come to the end of another incredible year, and one where we celebrated such a major milestone for CRP, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our partners, funders and collaborators!
Thank you for supporting us!
Thank you for collaborating with us!
Thank you for funding us!
Thank you for celebrating with us!
A special Thank you also goes to Westminster City Council and its Leader Councillor Adam Hug, for playing the lead body role for Cross River Partnership so willingly, on behalf of all of the partners.
It was fantastic to welcome so many of you to our 30 Years of CRP Event last month, and to hear so many kind words about your experiences of working with us.
We’re already looking forward to 2025 and another amazing year of innovation, energy, delivery and positivity!
For any ideas or new collaborations, please feel free to contact Susannah Wilks, CRP Director.
Our Defra-funded Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial is here to keep your deliveries efficient, sustainable, and on time this Christmas!
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.
We will be working on evaluation of the trial in early 2025 to capture learnings from project partners including local authorities, businesses and operators.
For more information, contact CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax.
