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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

August 2006

Paralympic champion joins Summer of Sport

31 August 2006

Paralympic gold medallist Giles Long will join London's Summer of Sport at a special Swimming afternoon.

First meeting for Planning Committee

30 August 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority Planning Committee will hold its first meeting next week.

2012 Delivery Partner announced

30 August 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today took another major step for the 2012 Games, announcing the CLM consortium as its preferred Delivery Partner.

Top praise for Eton Dorney

30 August 2006

President of Rowing's world governing body (FISA) Denis Oswald has praised the 2012 venue Eton Dorney, which hosted the highly successful 2006 World Rowing Championships.

Phillips claims Equestrian gold

29 August 2006

Zara Phillips is looking ahead to Beijing 2008 after claiming individual gold at the World Equestrian Championships in Germany.

Tour of Britain underway

29 August 2006

British Cyclists are aiming to make their mark in the Tour of Britain, which started in Glasgow today.

Six years to go to Paralympic Opening Ceremony

25 August 2006

Six years from now London will celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games.

London 2012 statement on Greenwich Park

25 August 2006

London 2012 has today issued the following statement on recent speculation in relation to the use of Greenwich Park in 2012.

Carnival set to hit the streets of London

25 August 2006

London will be awash with colour this weekend as the annual Notting Hill Carnival hits the streets.

New 2012 talent hunt launched

24 August 2006

UK Sport has announced a new scheme to identify potential 2012 medal winners.

New campaign celebrates London's diversity

23 August 2006

The Mayor of London has launched a new campaign emphasising the diversity and unity of Londoners.

2012 hopefuls exceed expectations

21 August 2006

British athletes exceeded expectations at the Athletics World Junior Championships, winning a total of five medals in Beijing.

Brits off to flying start at World Championships

21 August 2006

British Rowers got off to a flying start at the opening day of the World Championships yesterday, held at 2012 host venue Eton Dorney.

Eton Dorney ready for Championships

18 August 2006

British Rowers will be hoping to thrill a home crowd at the Rowing World Championships, starting at 2012 venue Eton Dorney on Sunday.

2012 hopeful strikes gold

17 August 2006

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey won the World Juniors 100m last night in Beijing, in a season's best 10.37 seconds.

Delivery Partner bidders undergo thorough testing

17 August 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today set out a thorough procurement process for the four shortlisted Delivery Partner organisations.

GB aim high at World Juniors

15 August 2006

A team of 41 British 2012 hopefuls are aiming to make their mark at the World Junior Championships, which started in Beijing with a spectacular opening ceremony (above).

British finish Euros on a high

14 August 2006

Team GB had an excellent last day at the European Championships, winning one gold, three silver and one bronze medal to bring their total tally to 11.

Three bronze for Brits

11 August 2006

Team GB celebrated their best day at the European Championships yesterday, winning three bronze medals in just over an hour.

Olympic Park Planning Committee announced

10 August 2006

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced the proposed Planning Committee for the Olympic Park.

Stratford City developers shortlisted

10 August 2006

Three companies have been shortlisted to deliver the Stratford City development, which will provide the housing for athletes for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

British Swimmers champions of Europe

8 August 2006

Team GB returned home victorious yesterday having won the European Swimming Championships team trophy at the weekend.

Two years to go to Beijing Games

8 August 2006

Exactly two years today British athletes will join their elite counterparts from around the globe for the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Lottery draws in extra funds

7 August 2006

National Lottery operators Camelot have announced a 28% increase in funds raised for London 2012 over the past three months.

New support for businesses announced

7 August 2006

Businesses can now register their details on the London 2012 website to receive email updates about important announcements including major tender opportunities.