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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

September 2006

Milestone 2012 partner process announced

28 September 2006

The process for companies to become official London 2012 domestic partners was announced today.

Top 2012 team in place

26 September 2006

The London 2012 Organising Committee and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) senior management teams have been finalised after key appointments made over the summer.

2012 launches online education resource

26 September 2006

London 2012 today launched 'On Your Marks!', a new online education resource for 7-14 year olds.

New measures support businesses for 2012

26 September 2006

Businesses are now able to sign up for business e-alerts to receive relevant information from London 2012 as and when it is available.

Great strides made for Olympic Park

26 September 2006

Major progress has been made on the Olympic Park site, including the announcement of the 2012 Delivery Partner.

Information services shortlist announced

25 September 2006

The London 2012 Organising Committee has announced a shortlist of four companies in the tender for the 2012 information services partner.

Badminton Brits top of the world

25 September 2006

Olympic silver medallists Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms triumphed in an all-British final to win gold at the Badminton World Championships yesterday.

2012 venue hosts sporting celebration

22 September 2006

Hundreds of schoolchildren are enjoying a three-day Sportathon in Host Borough Greenwich, highlighting the benefits the Games will bring to the area.

New top appointment at 2012

21 September 2006

The London 2012 Organising Committee has appointed Martin Stewart as an independent non-executive director and Chair of its Audit Committee.

Final two Stratford bidders announced

21 September 2006

The shortlist of candidates bidding to become the development partner for Stratford City ahead of the 2012 Games was today reduced to the final two.

Delivery Partner chief visits Olympic Park

19 September 2006

Ron Brooks (above right), Chief Executive of CLM, today made his first visit to the Olympic Park site since the consortium was appointed Delivery Partner for London 2012.

Olympic Park Delivery Partner confirmed

15 September 2006

The CLM consortium today entered into the Delivery Partner contract with the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), marking a key step in the progress to 2012.

Coe appointed Chair of FIFA Ethics

15 September 2006

London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Sebastian Coe has been appointed as the Chairman of FIFA's new, independent Ethics Committee.

Public get first bird's eye view of Olympic Park

15 September 2006

Members of the public will have their first chance to get a bird's eye view of the Olympic Park site this weekend as part of the annual Open House Festival in London.

Elite coaches pinpointed for 2012

14 September 2006

Ten British coaches have been picked to take part in an 'Elite Coach' scheme designed to help produce top-grade talent for the 2012 Games.

LDA announces £30m fund for community groups

13 September 2006

Community groups encouraging people to engage with the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will benefit from a £30m Opportunities Fund announced by the London Development Authority (LDA).

First UK School Games hailed as success

12 September 2006

Over 1,000 top young athletes from around the UK have enjoyed a four-day competition aimed to give them a taste for elite events ahead of the 2012 Games.

New approach to Games planning announced

11 September 2006

The London 2012 Organising Committee is seeking a new system to handle all information and data for the 2012 Games, to ensure they run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.