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Regeneration in central London
Central London is an area of extreme contrasts. On the one hand it is a world-class centre for business, technology, sports arts and leisure, contributing almost £20bn to the UK economy every year. On the other, it contains some of the most deprived communities in the UK - north and south of the river - where unemployment and social deprivation runs way above the national average.
The proximity of these areas to each other can be breath-taking - the wealth and prosperity of the West End and City quite literally facing areas of intense social deprivation on the south side.
Cross River Partnership exists to bridge the social and physical divide between these extremes, creating conditions for economic development and job creation.
Both sides of the river want to work together through the partnership, recognising that one part of central London cannot develop in isolation of its neighbours. By working across traditional boundaries, partners achieve results of direct benefit to their stakeholders as well as the wider community.
Through the partnership, members share best practice. Its unique co-ordination role meant CRP was asked by the government to take part in one of only 12 Single Local Management Centre pilots nationwide, looking at how the best use can be made of regeneration resources.
For an overview of CRP's work from March 2004 to May 2005, CRP's delivery plan for its SRB6 programme can be downloaded from the bottom of the page. Alternatively email nwhyte@lambeth.gov.uk and a copy will be sent to you. A ten year review of the partnership's activities can also be ordered via the same email address.
Case Studies
By working beyond traditional geographical and political boundaries, Cross River Partnership delivers creative regeneration solutions. Read more about the difference CRP is making to central London's development.