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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

October 2007

Tallest building in Park demolished

30 October 2007

The demolition of the tallest building on the Olympic Park site has begun.

Londoners achieve Personal Best

30 October 2007

A new 'Personal Best' programme supported by London 2012 will help 20,000 Londoners learn new skills ahead of the Games.

World conference on sport and the environment underway

25 October 2007

The 7th World Conference on Sport and the Environment gets underway today in Beijing.

Orient Way works start

24 October 2007

Work has started on a major project that will open up a vital area within the Olympic Park for redevelopment.

Plans promise ‘public transport Games’

23 October 2007

London 2012 today released plans for a ‘public transport Games’ that will leave a legacy of world-class transport links.

Winner announced in Olympic Park footbridge design competition

19 October 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority today announced the winners of the competition to design the 26 metre long, 55 metre wide footbridge in the heart of the Olympic Park.

Good luck England!

19 October 2007

Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe has written to the England Rugby team wishing them luck ahead of the World Cup Final in France tomorrow.

Low-level radium contamination in 10cm gauge dial found on site

18 October 2007

An instrument painted with radium-based luminous paint has been found in the north of the Olympic Park site.

Seb Coe hails Scottish Olympians

17 October 2007

Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe visited Scotland yesterday, meeting Scottish Olympians and London 2012 hopefuls.

Preferred bidder announced for energy centres

10 October 2007

Elyo has been named the preferred bidder for the Olympic Park and Stratford City energy centres.

New recycling machine boosts clean-up of Park

10 October 2007

A new recycling machine is boosting the clean-up of the Olympic Park.

Broxbourne venue update

8 October 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority today announced that an alternative site is being considered as the potential replacement venue for the Canoe Slalom events for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Work accelerates on Olympic Stadium site

4 October 2007

Nearly half of the buildings on the site of the Olympic Stadium have now been demolished.

Funding boost for skills and training

4 October 2007

A multi-million pound investment package to improve skills and training opportunities for Londoners in the lead-up to the 2012 Games was welcomed today by the Olympic Delivery Authority.

London a 'great opportunity' for Paralympic Games

4 October 2007

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is 'pleased' with London's progress in preparing for the 2012 Games following a two-day project review meeting held in the capital.

Big boost for disability sport

4 October 2007

A new initiative has been launched to help 150 disabled Londoners work towards becoming qualified sports coaches.

London's transport - 'best in the world'

3 October 2007

London’s transport has been voted the best in the world for a second year in a row.

No truth in Red Arrows rumour

2 October 2007

London 2012 has responded to reports that the Red Arrows have been banned from the Opening Ceremony of the Games, describing the rumours as 'utter nonsense'.

Planning permission granted for Olympic Park

2 October 2007

Formal planning permission has been granted for the Olympic Delivery Authority to construct the venues for the London 2012 Games and create Europe’s largest urban park in 150 years.