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In Making it happen...

Advertising and Trading Regulations Advertising and Trading regulations
Funding the Games The Games are delivered by two key organisations.
Infrastructure A new utilities infrastructure for 2012 and beyond.
Latest progress Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track.
Legacy after the Games The Olympic Park will be transformed after 2012.

Living near the Olympic Park Information for residents and local businesses
Local access and parking plans Help avoid congestion next summer
Planning consultations Giving members of the public a chance to be heard.
Sustainability Sustainability is embedded in all our planning.
Testing programme A key part of preparations for London 2012

In Get Involved...

What's on Explore the London 2012 event listings
Cultural Olympiad The London 2012 Games is for everyone
Local Leaders Help organise a London 2012 celebration.
Education Using the power of the Games to inspire children.
Live Sites Big screens and event spaces in urban centres

Jobs Working for London 2012 is your chance to share a m...
Business Network Welcome to the Business Network.
Volunteering home Up to 70,000 volunteers will make the Games happen
Inspire programme Inspiring thousands of people across the UK
London 2012 Festival The biggest festival the UK has ever seen

In The Games...

Olympic sports The London 2012 Olympic Games comprise 26 sports.
Paralympic sports The London 2012 Paralympic Games feature 20 sports.
Venues The venues hosting the action in 2012
Olympic Park Creating a green space for the Games and beyond.
Games heritage The UK has strong historical ties to both Games.

Ceremonies The Ceremonies will be highlights of London 2012
Olympic & Paralympic mascots Meet Wenlock and Mandeville!
Olympic Torch Relay Homepage of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Paralympic Torch Relay Homepage of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay
Sport competition schedules World-class sport will take place at London 2012

In Visiting in 2012...

Accessibility Information on accessibility services and facilities
Accommodation London has accommodation to suit every taste.
Getting to the Games Travel information by venue
Safety and security Our aim is to ensure a safe and secure Games.
Tickets Find out more about tickets for the Games

April 2006

Land freehold safeguards Olympic facilities

28 April 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released an official statement regarding the Stratford City Development.

Mills leads London 2012 awards rush

28 April 2006

Sir Keith Mills has been recognised as the Sport Business Person of the Year on a successful night for London 2012 at the Sports Industry Awards.

Games a unique business opportunity - Sydney 2000 chief

27 April 2006

Sydney 2000 Games chief Sandy Hollway has highlighted the unique business opportunities available to Games sponsors as part of his visit to London.

Dash for Cash and support 2012

27 April 2006

A new scratchcard, 'Dash for Cash', has been launched to help to raise funds for the 2012 Games.

“A big challenge and a big opportunity”

27 April 2006

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ODA acquires Olympic land

25 April 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced an important milestone in the development of the Olympic Park.

IOC praise London's early work

21 April 2006

International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspectors have praised London's early work to maintain momentum on its "ambitious and visionary" plans for 2012.

London Games on schedule

20 April 2006

London 2012 has achieved its early targets in delivering the 2012 Games, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Coordination Commission heard today

Mills welcomes cultural Trust proposals

12 April 2006

Sir Keith Mills, Deputy Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), has welcomed proposals to establish a trust to support cultural and sporting initiatives associated with the London 2012 Games.

Jowell announces ODA board members

12 April 2006

Olympic Minister Tessa Jowell today appointed the 12 new members who will make up the Board of Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Masterclass in Olympic planning

11 April 2006

London organising committee Chairman Sebastian Coe took a break from meeting with Beijing 2008 officials to give an athletics masterclass to students at Beijing's model No 80 High School.

£65m funding boost for elite sport

11 April 2006

Olympic and Paralympic sport in the UK received a massive boost today as UK Sport announced £65.3 million boost in funding leading up to Beijing 2008.

Olympic regeneration powers ahead

6 April 2006

Games leaders visited the Olympic Park today to mark a major milestone in the development of the Olympic Park.

PM: Games to make London "best city"

4 April 2006

Prime Minister Tony Blair today spoke of his desire to use the 2012 Games to make London the "best city in the world".

Milestone day for Games planning

3 April 2006

London organising committee Chairman Sebastian Coe has updated the international sports community on Games progress, including Paul Deighton's first day as Chief Executive.