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The Waterloo Freight Hub Trial in London Borough of Lambeth has been shortlisted for the ‘Last Mile Logistics Award’ run by the City Transport and Traffic Innovation Magazine (CiTTi).

CRP and London Borough of Lambeth’s Climate Response Strategy Manager Elliot Quinn presented to a panel of judges on 9th October 2025. We are up against some large scale logistics industry players!

The trial has already delivered over 20,000 parcels from the hub, saving more than 2,500kg of carbon emissions.

The trial has been possible because of the support of organisations including London Borough of Lambeth, Delivery Mates, Department for Transport, Defra, London and Continental Railways and Network Rail.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held on Tuesday 25th November 2025. Keep your finger’s crossed for us!

Have a look at our video showing how we got the Trial going:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s38KucbYgjk

For more information please contact CRP’s Sustainable Transport Manager Ross Phillips.

CRP Partner the City of London Corporation have been named Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025!

This brilliant achievement is in recognition of the wide range of climate action projects that they are delivering, including greening initiatives, supporting green finance, and leading by example through implementing sustainable changes across their own organisation.

One of the Cities flagship initiatives is their ‘Cool Streets and Greening (CSG) Programme’. This is transforming streets in the Square Mile to address the growing risks of climate change (including extreme heat, flooding and biodiversity loss), while enhancing the quality and resilience of the urban environment.

So far the programme has resulted in 17,211m² of public space being enhanced, through measures such as relandscaping, tree planting, installing rain gardens, and adding permeable paving. You can read more about the impressive work that is being delivered through the programme here.

Well done to the City of London Corporation!

From 16–18 September, CRP joined other Just Streets partners in Braga for a packed programme exploring urban mobility and placemaking.

The city’s growing quickly, with a young population and a heavy reliance on cars which comprise 71% of trips. Councilwoman Olga Pereira shared how the city is tackling mobility head-on with a new Bus Rapid Transit system, park-and-ride expansion, and a bold project called “Now I Can Get Through” to reclaim Avenida de Liberdade. Even tree roots cracking pavements are part of the challenge.

A visit to Andre Soares School stood out. With 1,500 students, the city’s trying to make the area safer and greener by removing parking bays, pedestrianising nearby streets, and installing flexible seating in a nearby patch of green. Engaging parents in initiatives like bike trains remains difficult.

The General Assembly was all strategy: aligning Climate City Contracts with Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans, launching follower cities, and planning future missions. Workshops encouraged fresh thinking: from crafting commutes from cultural memory and roleplaying resistant stakeholders to find alternative solutions to re-examining the language we use around mobility.

We wrapped up with a 3D scan demo of Andre Soares, offering a glimpse into how digital tools can support better planning and community engagement.

Join your neighbours on Sunday 21 September 2025 any time from 2–5pm at St John’s Church, Waterloo for a day of fun, food, and making a difference together! Help shape a fairer, greener heart of London and discover how we can build a more sustainable neighbourhood through creativity, community, and collaboration.

This free, community event is open to all and organised as part of the South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us initiative in collaboration with South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours (SoWN).

Enjoy a vibrant mix of:

Fun activities for kids and adults

Hands-on workshops

Inspiring information stalls

Live performances

And tasty food

Meet local organisations, community groups, and neighbours, and discover practical ways to contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive neighbourhood.

Come for the fun – leave inspired.

Head to the event page to find out more.

CRP are delighted to welcome WeAreWaterloo as the latest Business Improvement District to join Cross River Partnership.

WeAreWaterloo is a truly local Business Improvement District made up of passionate individuals working to empower local businesses, enhance the Waterloo area and elevate the experiences of everyone that visits.

WeAreWaterloo will be represented on CRP’s Board and have the opportunity to be involved in a range of exciting projects and funding opportunities.

We look forward to delivering London’s future together!

Find out more about CRP’s Partners and how your organisation can get involved: https://crossriverpartnership.org/partners/

Contact CRP Director Susannah Wilks for more information.

In the current funding climate, CRP has unfortunately not been able to extend the employment contracts of Sobastian, Sarah and Guillaume beyond the end of September 2025.

Notice was given early, and CRP is working with our three colleagues to secure their next roles in their chosen career paths.

CRP remains extremely grateful for everything that Sobastian, Sarah and Guillaume contributed during their time with us.

We wish each of them all the very best for their next stage and look forward to keeping in touch with them.

Saturday 20th September 2025 | 11:00 – 20:00 | Camden Collective, Buck Street, Camden Town

Camden Inspire: Green Loop Takeover is a free one-day festival that brings Camden’s creative spirit together with bold climate action. Organised by Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town Business Improvement Districts, this year’s festival explores waste, reuse and sustainable design, with a packed programme of workshops, talks and creative activities led by local organisations, artists and designers.

Highlights include:

Hands-on workshops in upcycling, repair and making

Discussions and talks on how creativity can power climate action

UnBroken exhibition – salvaged furniture reimagined by world-class designers

The event is free and open to everyone! Browse the full programme and book onto workshops here.

Follow @camdeninspire on Instagram for updates.

Head down to Camden Collective on Saturday 20th September for a day of community, culture and climate action!

Oxford Street will be closed to cars from 12 – 8pm on Sunday 21 September, from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street, the day before the World Car Free Day, offering Londoners and visitors the chance to enjoy the street in a whole new way!

The street will host ‘This is Oxford Street’ a free public event featuring fashion pop-ups, art installations, live performances, food and drink stalls, plus so much more. Read more about the event here.

The event aims to showcase the potential for a reinvigorated, pedestrianised Oxford Street, providing a glimpse of how London’s busiest streets can become cleaner, safer and more enjoyable for people.

On 10 September, the Horizon Europe-funded Just Streets project held its mid-term review, bringing together programme leaders in Brussels and pilot cities and technical partners online. The hybrid format allowed for a rich exchange of insights from across Europe, highlighting the project’s progress in making urban mobility more inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven.

With 32 partners and 12 pilot cities, Just Streets is already benefitting over 4.5 million people by redesigning streets to prioritise walking, cycling, and accessibility, particularly for groups often excluded from traditional planning processes. The review showcased a wide range of local innovations and reaffirmed the project’s commitment to spatial justice and citizen engagement.

Looking ahead, partners will gather in Braga, Portugal for an in-person meeting hosted by local stakeholders. This will be a valuable opportunity to explore Braga’s work on the ground, ask questions, and offer advice on the challenges they’re facing.

As the project moves into its next phase, the mid-term review served as a timely reminder of the importance (and complexity) of creating streets that work for everyone.

Are you struggling to deliver a project? Do you need extra support? CRP is here to help with our range of consultancy service!

We have expertise in delivering projects related to:

Decarbonisation & Sustainability
Place-making & Greening
Strategic Planning
Data & Monitoring
Stakeholder Engagement

Get in touch to find out how we can help you!

For further information please contact CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull

Archives: News Articles

Waterloo Freight Hub Trial Earns Spot on CiTTi Awards Shortlist

Spotlight On – City of London Corporation awarded Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year!

Just Streets Site Visit to Braga

Wonderful Waterloo & South Bank Fun Day

CRP Welcomes WeAreWaterloo

Changes to the CRP Team

Get Creative with Climate Action at Camden Inspire Festival

Oxford Street is to go car-free for a day

Just Streets Mid-Term Review: A Milestone for Inclusive Urban Mobility

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