“CRP has been a constant, helpful presence throughout the tribulations of recent years. I am proud to be closely associated with their ongoing positivity, partnership ethos, and results-driven externally-funded projects. I am confident that the best is yet to come!”
Simon Pitkeathley, Baron Pitkeathley of Camden Town – Cross River Partnership Board Co-Chair and CEO of Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BIDs
“CRP is impressive in terms of its ability to always look to the future and develop programmes that simultaneously meet its partners’ needs at the same time as addressing the wider challenges that London as a global city faces.”
Councillor Mary Durcan – Councillor at the City of London Corporation, Chairman Port Health & Environmental Services Committee and Chairman Health & Wellbeing Board and Current CRP Board Co-chair
“We have a long and proud record of hosting and being the accountable body for the Cross River Partnership, who serve a huge amount of local partners, all of whom work together to deliver our shared objectives of creating cleaner air and better environmental and economic outcomes for the communities of central London!”
Councillor Adam Hug – Leader of Westminster City Council, CRP’s Accountable Body
“We are proud hosts and members of the CRP board, and we are pleased to help them drive forward innovative projects like the recent Pimlico micro logistics hub trial. We know we can’t get to the levels of air quality we want without working in partnership with other London boroughs and partners and we hope to see continued success over the coming years. ”
Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg – Westminster City Council, CRP’s Accountable Body
“The Cross River Partnership is a superb case study in the power of working across our communities. Their work has helped make London cleaner, greener and fairer for everyone.”
Mete Coban – Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, Greater London Authority
“CRP is a remarkable partnership experimenting with the design and implementation of pilot projects aimed at addressing crucial urban issues. CRP, unlike its partners, is not a legal entity, it is the voluntary association of its partners; they demonstrated their appreciation of the efficiency, effectiveness and innovative flair of CRP by supporting it over the last thirty years. As for me, working for CRP is the best job I ever had.”
Dr. Savas Sivetidis – Director of CRP 2000-2011
“I’ve been involved in CRP since 2000, and one of its great strengths is the ability to continually evolve to address new challenges and to frame partnership-based solutions to these.”
Nic Durston – Chief Executive of South Bank Employers’ Group and South Bank Business Improvement District
“Together Stronger : CRP is a key body making that a reality and driving forward innovative projects.”
Rob Edwards – Lead Sponsor in Investment Planning, Transport for London
“CRP do vital work in ensuring the health and well being of Londoners by focusing on projects that minimise the impact of freight on noise, air quality, traffic and pavement space in London.”
Councillor Rezina Choudhary – Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, London Borough of Lambeth
“We are delighted to work with CRP. Having access to funding streams and innovative projects has allowed us to create further investment opportunities for projects to continue to improve our area. Without the support, guidance and knowledge from CRP, accessing some of these funding streams would be impossible.”
Nicki Palmer – BID Director, Harley Street BID
“From the very early days of CRP when they were based in Lambeth Council to just last month steering my team delivering Healthy Streets Everyday project, CRP have continued to promote and take action on key London strategies. Always fun and always rewarding!”
Gideon Taylor – Director of Place, Better Bankside
“Cross River Partnership showcases best practice through innovative projects across the sustainability field, setting exemplar standards for future projects and supporting members to secure vital funding to deliver localised meaningful initiatives.”
Rebecca Handley – Director of Place & Environment, Knightsbridge and King’s Road Partnerships
“What I appreciate most about CRP is its ability to bring together a variety of different stakeholders to develop and deliver meaningful projects.”
David Beaumont – Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure, London Heritage Quarter
“CRP’s commitment to delivering impactful environmental, economic, and community-focused projects aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the London Bridge area. Their expertise in fostering partnerships has contributed to the improvement of local infrastructure, air quality, and economic vitality. By working together, we can achieve greater strides in making London Bridge a vibrant and sustainable community for all.”
Nadia Broccardo – Chief Executive, Team London Bridge
“CRP are natural collaborators, they have provided expertise, policy guidance and a network to support Hammersmith and Fulham in delivering a new cycle and micro logistics hub.”
Sam Beak – Head of Area Regeneration and Engagement, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
“It is always such a joy to work with the CRP team which is truly driven by their values and belief in the power of collaboration to successfully address London’s sustainability challenges. They bring innovation, creativity and make things happen!”
Raphael Younger – Transport Planner, Serving London Borough of Richmond and London Borough of Wandsworth
“Working with the Cross River Partnership has been immensely beneficial to us as a borough. It has unlocked valuable funding opportunities and enabled us to be involved in innovative transport and air quality projects which cut across borough boundaries.”
Rob Morton – Principal Transport Planner, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
“Working in collaboration with CRP has been fantastic! Their enthusiasm for getting things done, and innovating to deliver projects in a complex industry has been inspiring.”
Daniel Fredrikksson – Freight Development Manager, Network Rail
“I’ve worked with CRP for much of its 30 years as a member of various partners, benefitting from its research, expertise, and projects. As part of the leadership team of a new BID, it was important to me for Fleet Street Quarter to join CRP to benefit from that expertise and to be able to roll out those benefits to our businesses in the area, helping us deliver on our priorities.”
Mike Fairmaner – Head of Place Making, Fleet Street Quarter
“CRP is fantastic at encouraging collaboration in London and enabling sustainability challenges to be addressed through innovation, best practice and partnership working.”
Sarah Morris – Air Quality Manager, Greater London Authority
“The Cross River Partnership team, work hard to deliver key strategic goals. They have throughout their years created great campaigns, won tenders, achieved millions of pounds worth of funding to enable partners to get on board and deliver best practice in and around Greater London and beyond.”
Claire Dumontier-Marriage – BID Director, Eastern City Business Improvement District & The City River Partnership
“CRP’s knowledge and experience has been a great support to our work and CRP have created a space for collaboration and shared learning.”
Ali Howes – Senior Transport Planner, Zero Emissions Network / London Borough of Hackney
“CRP continues to grow into a thriving partnership organisation, bringing value for BIDs across London.”
Debbie Akehurst – Chief Executive, Central District Alliance
“Cross River partnership are the most significant partnership body for business in Central London.”
Bernard Collier – Chief Executive, Vauxhall One
“Trailblazers who work with stakeholders across London to deliver environmental and economic projects that have real impact for the capital.”
Councillor Keith Bottomley – Deputy Policy Chairman, City of London Corporation
“CRP is good at adapting to changing circumstances and working in partnership to help its member organisations achieve their objectives.”
Councillor Wendy Hyde – Councillor, City of London Corporation
“CRP are great at bringing together Government and business to test new innovations in freight.”
Amandeep Kellay – Portfolio Manager, Impact on Urban Health
“CRP continues to deliver innovative air quality, well-being, transport and placemaking projects across London while championing equality, accessibility and inclusivity.”
Eleanor Marshall – Senior Policy Advisor, Department for Transport
“The Port of London Authority has worked with Cross River Partnership through the development and implementation of innovative projects to tackle London’s environmental challenges and to secure modal shift. The PLA supports CRP’s vision across London to promote the sustainable use of the River Thames to help tackle the climate emergency.”
James Trimmer – Director of Planning and Development, Port of London Authority
“CRP is a delivery-focused partnership that has made a tangible difference to London’s infrastructure – it makes good things happen!”
Nadine Collins-Smith – Programme Manager, Rocket Science
“At Central District Alliance, we are proud supporters of the work CRP have done, and continue to do, across London. We are working directly with the CRP team on delivering the Clean Air Villages 4 programme, which will have a direct impact on air quality in the capital. We are committed to working in partnership with organisations like CRP and will champion their work alongside CDA’s own sustainability priorities. The work they do to bring the London BID community together on key issues such as climate resilience is incredibly valuable, not least as the capital city is pulling together more than ever in response to the COVID pandemic.”
Debbie Akehurst – Chief Executive, Central District Alliance
“Cross River Partnership has, and continues to set the standard for social, economic, cultural and environment urban regeneration globally. The ability to respond to opportunities and challenges in an innovative way reflects the ambitious and courageous vision for the partnership.”
Fraser Liggett – Economic Development Manager, Enterprise Dunedin (New Zealand)
“CRP is a great delivery partner bringing experience, expertise and knowledge in any joint project.”
Gianluca Rizzo – Managing Director, Brixton BID
“The longevity of CRP as a voluntary association is a testimony of the value of this unique public/private partnership of dedicated enthusiastic people who continue to work under dynamic leadership to improve our city; I am privileged to have been able to play my part.”
George Gillon MBE – former Sheriff of London, City of London Councillor and Co-Chair of the CRP Board 2011-2016
“CRP’s strength lies in identifying issues that require a partnership approach, bringing together key stakeholders, finding common ground and helping partners deliver far beyond what they would have been able to achieve on their own. CRP’s focus and energy in this space is unrivalled.”
Tanja Dalle Muenchmeyer – Acting Associate Director of Sustainability, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Health Foundation
“My CRP experience was packed with bespoke projects and programmes that make our streets healthier, safer and cleaner. CRP is synonymous with partnerships and collaboration, doing more together than alone.”
Uto Patrick – BIPC London Network Project Manager, The British Library
“CRP is always willing to find the best partnership to deliver of things that wouldn’t have happened with just one organisation on their own. It always felt like a very dynamic place to work!”
Vicky LeMare – Project Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
