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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

July 2006

Lemley chairs first ODA board meeting

24 July 2007

The first meeting of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Board has taken place today.

Grand Prix thrills sell-out crowd

31 July 2006

Crowds at Crystal Palace enjoyed impressive performances by world class athletes at the London Grand Prix on Friday.

Stars come out for London Grand Prix

28 July 2006

Stars of track and field will be out in force this evening for London's Grand Prix at Crystal Palace, the biggest event of the UK Athletics calendar.

2012 marks six years to go

27 July 2006

Liverpool city centre was showered in colour this evening, marking the six year countdown to the 2012 Opening Ceremony.

Cyclists mark countdown to 2012

27 July 2006

Teams of Cyclists will ride between three Olympic venues today, marking six years to go to the Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012.

Cast of Stars joins Roadshow in Dumfries

26 July 2006

The 2012 Roadshow, which has now completed over 3,000 miles travelling all around the UK, received a rousing welcome in Dumfries today at the David Keswick Athletics Centre.

First major 2012 tender announced

25 July 2006

The tender for London 2012's showpiece Olympic Stadium was announced today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

ODA releases Park Delivery Programme

25 July 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced the programme for the delivery of venues and facilities for London 2012.

Northern Ireland welcomes the Roadshow

25 July 2006

The 2012 Roadshow is currently touring Northern Ireland, spreading the message that everybody in the UK can be involved in the 2012 Games.

Liverpool to host 2012 celebrations

24 July 2006

Liverpool's Willamson Square will be the scene for celebrations on Thursday 27 July, marking six years to go to the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.

Roadshow tour of Scotland continues

23 July 2006

Scottish sporting stars came out in force today to welcome the 2012 Roadshow.

Roadshow tours Scotland

21 July 2006

On Saturday the 2012 Roadshow began its visit to Scotland, spreading the message that everybody in the UK can be part of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Blair joins 2012 Roadshow in Darlington

21 July 2006

Prime Minister Tony Blair joined the 2012 Roadshow on its UK-wide tour as it stopped in Darlington earlier today for a variety of sports activities and demonstrations.

2012 plans for world-class training camps

20 July 2006

London 2012 has announced plans to ensure competitors have access to top-class training facilities as they make final preparations for the 2012 Games.

2012 Sustainability Policy welcomed by UN

19 July 2006

The Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has welcomed the innovative London 2012 Sustainability Policy launched today.

ODA announces Procurement Policy

19 July 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced its Procurement Policy, which will guide the way it procures and delivers goods and services for the 2012 Games.

Roadshow rolls on into North Wales

18 July 2006

Olympic Gold medallist Ed Coode and top swimmer James Hickman toured the Plas Menai National Watersports Centre in North Wales today as part of the 2012 Roadshow.

Legal head appointed at 2012

17 July 2006

The London 2012 organising committee has appointed Terry Miller as General Counsel, responsible for all legal aspects of delivering the Games.

2012 Roadshow arrives in Wales

17 July 2006

Today the 2012 Roadshow toured South Wales, spreading the inspirational message of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Roadshow in Bath, Bristol and Beyond

16 July 2006

On Sunday the 2012 Roadshow continued its journey through the South West of England, visiting Bath and Bristol.

2012 Roadshow tours the South East

14 July 2006

The 2012 Roadshow makes five stops today, beginning in Milton Keynes and finishing on the south coast in Brighton.

South West welcomes the Roadshow

14 July 2006

The 2012 Roadshow today visited the National Sailing Academy in Weymouth and Portland - playing host to the ISAF World Youth Sailing Championships.

Youth set sail at Weymouth

14 July 2006

Racing gets underway today at the biggest ever Sailing Youth World Championships, held at 2012 venue Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy.

Stars out for Dream Number

13 July 2006

Welsh star Gavin Henson, England footballer Ashley Cole and his fiancée Cheryl Tweedy are promoting the lottery draw game 'Dream Number' ahead of the first draw this Saturday.

2012 Roadshow visits Games venues in the East

13 July 2006

Chair of the London 2012 organising committee Sebastian Coe and Chief Executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority David Higgins today visited two host venues for the 2012 Games.

ODA Health and Safety Standard released

12 July 2006

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chair Jack Lemley has announced the Health and Safety Standard for the 2012 Games.

BOA chiefs honoured

12 July 2006

Sir Craig Reedie and Dick Palmer were today recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their contribution to British sport and London's successful 2012 bid.

2012 fever in East Midlands

11 July 2006

Olympic Gold medallist and London 2012 board member Jonathan Edwards has opened the newly-refurbished Saffron Lane Sports Centre in Leicester.

First Sculling World Cup title for Britain

10 July 2006

Sculler Alan Campbell has won Britain's first World Cup title.

2012 Roadshow hits the West Midlands

10 July 2006

Birmingham was the first stop outside London for the 2012 Roadshow earlier today.

2012 Roadshow visits two great sporting events

8 July 2006

The 2012 Roadshow today visited two of London's great sporting venues - Wimbledon and Crystal Palace.

London 2012 marks first year anniversary

6 July 2006

Today marks one year since London was awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Tony Blair launches 2012 Roadshow

6 July 2006

Tony Blair joined crowds in Trafalgar Square today to mark the anniversary of London winning the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and launch the 2012 Roadshow.

2012's Dream Number comes up

5 July 2006

National Lottery operator Camelot today launched 'Dream Number', the first draw-based lottery game for the London 2012 Games.

2012 goes to Hollywood

4 July 2006

'Inspiration', the three-minute promotional piece created for London's 2012 bid, is being made into a Hollywood feature film.

Free travel for elite athletes

4 July 2006

2012 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls will benefit from free travel in London as part of a new scheme announced today.

Games support higher than ever

4 July 2006

Support for the 2012 Games is higher than a year ago, according to recent research.

Construction commitments to benefit 2012 Games

4 July 2006

The Government today signed a set of groundbreaking commitments with the UK construction industry to ensure the 2012 Games will be of the highest standard.