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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

January 2008

One million safe working hours banked

31 January 2008

One million hours of work have been achieved on the Olympic Park site without a reportable accident, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.

IPC and Atos Origin sign partnership agreement

31 January 2008

Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology (IT) Partner for the Paralympic Games following an agreement signed with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Rapid progress on waterways project

29 January 2008

The first stage of the programme to regenerate a key waterway within the Olympic Park has been completed.

Railway project signals progress

28 January 2008

Significant progress is being made to move existing railway sidings on the Olympic Park. The vacated area in the heart of the Park will become a key logistics site for the construction of the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre.

Teams delivering initial Olympic Park infrastructure announced

24 January 2008

The four companies that will deliver the first packages of roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the Olympic Park have been announced.

Olympic Park sustainability targets exceeded

23 January 2008

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is reclaiming over 90 per cent of demolition material for recycling or reuse, exceeding the targets published a year ago in its Sustainable Development Strategy.

Stratford Regional Station upgrade on track

23 January 2008

The second phase of the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA’s) £104m scheme to boost capacity and accessibility at Stratford Regional Station was successfully completed on time.

Olympic Park powerlines project surges ahead

22 January 2008

Cabling work has been completed in one of the powerline tunnels running underneath the Olympic Park.

Bid promise inspires international youth sport

21 January 2008

Gordon Brown today announced a £9 million investment programme to encourage young people in disadvantaged countries around the world to take up sport.

Challenges and benefits outlined in new report

17 January 2008

A summary detailing the scale of works needed to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Games and the benefits to the area has been published today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

London 2012 Business Network launched at Old Trafford

16 January 2008

A new business ‘dating agency’ helping companies across the UK compete for London 2012 business opportunities has launched at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.

Electrical network contract awarded

10 January 2008

Work is set to surge ahead on the electrical networks for the Olympic Park and Stratford City development in east London.

London gets set for roadshow

9 January 2008

The 'Get Set London' roadshow launched in Trafalgar Square today.

Construction contract awarded for Sailing venue

7 January 2008

The contract to construct world-class Sailing facilities at Weymouth and Portland has been awarded.

EDF Energy launches sustainability campaign

4 January 2008

The official Energy Partner for London 2012 has launched a major advertising campaign promoting its aim to reduce its carbon intensity by 60 per cent by 2020.