February 2007

February 2007

Trade union leaders heard today about the progress in preparations for the London 2012 Games.

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Plans for a new lock for the waterways around the Olympic Park site were given the go ahead today.

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Wanted: Tall talent for 2012

27 February 2007

A search launched today for talented tall athletes, with a chance to compete at London 2012.

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This Sunday marks exactly 2012 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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Seb Coe: Sheffield Legend

22 February 2007

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, has been named a 'legend of Sheffield'.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced an agreement to work together with London Citizens to promote the London Living Wage for contractors working on 2012 Games venues and infrastructure.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today opened the competitiion to design an innovative VeloPark for London 2012 Cycling events.

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The London 2012 Organising Committee has today announced the appointment of a Chief Medical Officer for the 2012 Games.

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Detailed plans for regenerating Osprey Quay and Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy ahead of the 2012 Games have been unveiled.

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The London 2012 Organising Committee today held an 'Arrivals and Departures' seminar to ensure visitors have the best possible start and finish to their 2012 Games experience.

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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today launched a new eTendering and planning service to help businesses compete for up to 2000 Games contracts.

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Montenegro is set to become the 204th National Olympic Committee following approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Potential construction contractors had the chance to look at plans for the London 2012 Aquatics Centre at a special industry day held today.

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Results of a recent survey show that UK businesses are backing the London 2012 Games.

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A senior team from the London Organising Committee, led by Chief Executive Paul Deighton, has visited the headquarters of the International Parlaympic Committee (IPC) in Bonn.

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London will prove its credentials as a Games Host City tonight, welcoming fans from across the globe for four international friendly Football matches.

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Cycling boost for London

6 February 2007

New multi-million pound cycle facilities have been given the green light in east London in preparation for the 2012 Games.

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The planning application for the Olympic Park was submitted today, marking a major step in the transformation of the site.

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Archers hoping for success in the London 2012 Games are set to benefit from a new programme created by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

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Lottery hurdles £100m mark

2 February 2007

Money raised from National Lottery Games for London 2012 reached the £100m mark ahead of schedule.

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The first stage of consulting on transport plans for London 2012 ends today, and has provided valuable feedback to Games planners.

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London 2012 today announced airlines and sportswear as the newest top level domestic partnership categories for the Games.

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been honoured with a leading environmental prize.

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