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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

February 2008

‘VeloDream’ winners announced

28 February 2008

The two winners of the London 2012 school ‘VeloDream’ design competition have been announced.

Bus drivers to journey from London to Beijing

27 February 2008

London bus drivers have the opportunity to undertake the journey of a lifetime – from London to Beijing.

Calling all South West sporting heroes

27 February 2008

The search has started for the South West's sporting talent with the aim of identifying potential stars for 2012.

Pupils prepare for 'Welcoming the World'

25 February 2008

School pupils will learn from top film-makers, photographers and musicians in a new 'Welcoming the World' education project launched by London 2012 today.

Singapore to host first Youth Olympic Games

22 February 2008

Singapore will host the first Summer Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced yesterday.

Health and safety workshops for local children

22 February 2008

Children in the five Host Boroughs are being taught how to stay safe near construction sites.

Scottish companies urged to compete for London 2012 work

20 February 2008

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt, today encouraged Scottish businesses to bid for contracts on the Olympic Park.

Prime Minister heralds London 2012 jobs

19 February 2008

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown today welcomed new employment figures, published today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Olympians, celebrities and young people to carry Olympic Torch through London

19 February 2008

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Trevor McDonald will be among the 80 sports stars, actors, musicians and young people to carry the Beijing Olympic Torch through the streets of London.

Sustainable energy key to Olympic Park plans

18 February 2008

Designs for an Olympic Park Energy Centre to be built in the west of the Olympic Park have been unveiled.

IOC to announce Youth Games Host City online

18 February 2008

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will announce the Host City for the first Youth Olympic Games by webcast.

Get Set London on the road

15 February 2008

The Get Set London roadshow has completed has completed its first month in the capital - giving thousands of Londoners the chance to join in.

Students consult on Olympic Park designs

14 February 2008

Art and design students have been given the chance to influence Olympic Park designs.

Olympic Park lab helps site clean up

14 February 2008

A high-tech laboratory has been set up on the Olympic Park to help clean up the site.

New bridge in place on Olympic Park

13 February 2008

Work to build new temporary roads and bridges for construction vehicles is nearing completion.

London 2012 on track to be the ‘Regeneration Games’

13 February 2008

Olympic Delivery Authority Chair John Armitt has spoken about how the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are already starting to deliver real post-Games benefits for east London.

Sustainable substation designs released

12 February 2008

Designs for a primary electrical substation to be built in the west of the Olympic Park have been unveiled.

Paralympic Games great opportunity for sponsors: Coe

8 February 2008

Sebastian Coe has spoken about the huge potential the Paralympic Games can offer commercial partners at a recent visit to the International Paralympic Committee.

Olympic Park cats safe and sound

8 February 2008

Over 160 cats have been safely captured from the Olympic Park.

Stadium site starts to take shape

7 February 2008

Over 700,000 tonnes of earth has been excavated on the Olympic Park site in preparation for the start of construction this summer.

International Paralympian Ambassador Programme launches

7 February 2008

Britain's Tanni Grey-Thompson has been chosen to be part of the International Paralympic Committee's new Ambassador Programme, which launched this week.