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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

May 2007

Powerlines work clears way for Olympic Village

30 May 2007

Work began this week to divert powerlines in the Olympic Park to temporary pylons, unlocking a key area of land and moving the construction of the Olympic Village a step closer.

London 2012 announces Summer Roadshow

30 May 2007

London 2012 is encouraging people around the UK to 'Join In' during its 10-week Roadshow this Summer.

Sporting legends pick hot prospects for Team Visa

29 May 2007

Sixteen of the UK's most talented young athletes have been selected by Sir Steve Redgrave and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson to receive Visa sponsorship, helping them prepare for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Stratford Station upgrade on track

29 May 2007

Network Rail will help the Olympic Delivery Authority to deliver the £104m upgrade to Stratford Regional Station.

Park walkway construction starts

29 May 2007

Construction started today on The Greenway - the main walkway through the heart of the Olympic Park.

BOOST for east London jobseekers

23 May 2007

Today marked the launch of BOOST, a new scheme which is helping east Londoners find Games-related jobs.

Concreters bid to cement ODA deal

23 May 2007

One supplier will be awarded a licence giving them the exclusive right to supply ready-mix concrete to all Olympic Park contractors.

World-class contractors bid for Aquatics Centre

17 May 2007

Three world-class companies are competing to build the London 2012 Aquatics Centre.

Media Centre shortlist announced

16 May 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced the shortlist of candidates to create a state-of-the-art media centre in the Olympic Park.

Search starts for Velodrome construction company

15 May 2007

Construction companies are being invited to bid to build the world-class Velodrome, one of the 'Big 4' permanent venues in the Olympic Park.

Dame Tanni retires

14 May 2007

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson ended her exceptional competitive career yesterday at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.

Local people have their say on post-Games plans

14 May 2007

A group has been set up to ensure local people can give their views on the way the area in and around the Olympic Park site will be used after the 2012 Games.

London 2012 provides work opportunities for school leavers

11 May 2007

School leavers are being given the chance to work for the London 2012 Organising Committee thanks to a programme launched today.

Earthworks start in the Olympic Park

11 May 2007

The first earthworks have started in the Olympic Park this week with the excavation of the site for the London 2012 International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre.

Coe opens Sir Roger Bannister track

10 May 2007

Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe today opened a newly refurbished running track in Oxford named in honour of athletics legend Sir Roger Bannister.

Olympic Delivery Authority appoints Chair

9 May 2007

John Armitt CBE has been appointed as the Chair of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Communities have their say on Park plans

8 May 2007

Residents living near the Olympic Park site have been given another chance to comment on plans.

Coe commits to sustainable legacy

4 May 2007

Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe yesterday emphasised the commitment to creating a Games to benefit generations for years to come.

Seeking temporary venues with flair

3 May 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today launched a search for designs with 'flair and innovation' for temporary venues of the 2012 Games.

Park clearance on track to meet targets

2 May 2007

Almost a quarter of the Olympic Park site has now been cleared, with the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) well on track for its target of clearing the most of the site by 2008.