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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

June 2006

Wales welcomes London 2012

29 June 2006

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 organising committee, has met with Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan to discuss how Wales can benefit from the London 2012 Games.

ODA announces latest top appointment

28 June 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today appointed its Director of Infrastructure and Utilities.

2012 Roadshow – get on board!

28 June 2006

The 2012 Roadshow gets underway next week, visiting 50 locations across the UK to inspire people about the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Read more of 2012 Roadshow – get on...

2012 Roadshow

28 June 2006

Below is an itinerary of the 2012 Roadshow. More details will be made available on this page as they are released.

Ascot construction chief joins ODA

27 June 2006

The man who transformed Ascot Racecourse has been appointed as Director of Construction at the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

IOC renews commitment to Paralympics

26 June 2006

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will ensure the Paralympic Games take place in the same city as the Olympic Games until at least 2016.

Wimbledon underway

26 June 2006

The Wimbledon 2006 Championships are now underway after rain stopped play for most of the day yesterday.

2012 hopefuls celebrate Olympic Day

23 June 2006

London 2012 opened its doors to twelve young elite athletes, marking World Olympic Day today.

2014 Winter Games cities shortlisted

22 June 2006

The shortlisted candidates for the 2014 Winter Games were announced today by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge.

BBC events chief takes on London 2012

22 June 2006

Major events organiser Bill Morris was today appointed as the Culture, Ceremonies and Education Director at London 2012.

2012 legal panel announced

21 June 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has today announced the five legal firms who will make up the London 2012 legal panel.

Jack Straw visits Olympic Park

21 June 2006

Leader of the House of Commons Jack Straw visited the Olympic Park site today.

Young Ambassador programme launches

21 June 2006

One hundred and fifty young people are set to inspire people round the country to get involved in sport and London 2012 as part of a new Young Ambassadors programme.

2012 Cycling on track

20 June 2006

President of the International Cycling Union Pat McQuaid has praised London 2012's Cycling plans.

L2012 sports chief receives MBE

19 June 2006

Senior Sports Manager David Luckes has received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in recognition of his services to the London 2012 Games.

Olympic honour for Livingstone

16 June 2006

Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has received the International Olympic Committee Sport and the Community Trophy in recognition of his work for the London 2012 bid.

England through to last 16

16 June 2006

England have progressed to the knockout stage of the World Cup after beating Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 in Nuremberg last night.

Clean up teams for Olympic Park site appointed

15 June 2006

Two contractors have been appointed today to undertake one of the biggest ever UK land clean-up jobs - preparing the Olympic Park.

IPC Chief praises Paralympic planning

15 June 2006

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Chief Executive Xavier Gonzalez has praised London's progress in planning the 2012 Paralympic Games.

New Olympic milestones announced

14 June 2006

David Higgins, Chief Executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), today announced the next ten milestones for creating the venues and infrastructure for London 2012.

Deighton visits 2012 hospital

13 June 2006

Paul Deighton, Chief Executive of the London 2012 organising committee, has visited Hackney's Homerton Hospital to discuss plans for its use during the Games.

Progress underway at Weymouth

13 June 2006

Design work is underway to improve Sailing facilities at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in advance of the London 2012 Games.

ODA welcomes purchase of Stratford City Developments Ltd

12 June 2006

David Higgins, Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chief Executive, has welcomed yesterday's announcement that the Westfield Group has purchased Stratford City Developments Ltd (SCDL).

London 2012 hopeful hits top three

12 June 2006

Becky Lyne has booked her place in the history books, recording one of the top three fastest 800m times for a female UK athlete at the British Grand Prix yesterday.

Coe: Good luck England!

9 June 2006

London 2012 organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe has sent a good luck message to the England football team as they start their World Cup campaign.

Blair praises Masterplan

8 June 2006

Prime Minister Tony Blair has welcomed the new Olympic Park Masterplan, unveiled by the London 2012 organising committee yesterday.

Coe launches London Youth Games

8 June 2006

London 2012 organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe joined World Champion decathelete Dean Macey to launch the London Youth Games today.

New-era Olympic Masterplan released

7 June 2006

London 2012 organisers have today unveiled the new masterplan for the Olympic Park.

London 2012 Appoints Commercial Director

6 June 2006

The London 2012 organising committee has appointed Chris Townsend as its Commercial Director.

Planning to commence on Broxbourne canoe course

1 June 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has commenced master planning on a new whitewater canoe course at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, which will be a host venue for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.