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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

April 2008

Design team appointed for Olympic Park venues

29 April 2008

The contract to design a group of venues in the north of the Olympic Park has been awarded.

Major utilities contracts awarded

29 April 2008

The contracts for water, gas, communications and electrical services across the Park have been awarded.

Olympic Park soil cleaned by tiny bugs

25 April 2008

Billions of tiny bugs are cleaning nearly 50,000 tonnes of contaminated soil on the Olympic Park.

London 2012 commits to sustainable sourcing

18 April 2008

The London 2012 Organising Committee today showed further commitment to staging a truly sustainable Games by becoming a member of the 'Supplier Ethical Data Exchange'.

Highest safety standards are met on Olympic Park

17 April 2008

Over two million working hours without a reportable accident have been reached on the Olympic Park site.

London 2012 roadshow marks talent contest final

17 April 2008

The wait is almost over for the finalists of the London 2012 talent competition, with voting closing tomorrow for the chance to perform at the Handover Celebrations in August in London.

New Canoeing venue to leave major attraction after the Games

16 April 2008

The new venue for the London 2012 Canoe/Kayak Slalom events has been confirmed as the Showground in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. It will become a White Water Canoe Centre after the Games - a major lesiure attraction as well as a competition venue for elite events.

Marathon marks Games centenary

14 April 2008

Yesterday's London Marathon marked 100 years since the official distance of 26.2 miles was set, at the London 1908 Olympic Games.

BT announces London 2012 Ambassador team

14 April 2008

Top sports stars including Dame Kelly Holmes have been named as part of a new 'London 2012 Ambassadors' programme launched today by BT.

Shortlist announced for bridge contracts

9 April 2008

The companies shortlisted to deliver two packages of structures and bridges for the Olympic Park have been announced.

Buses for Olympic Park workers boost sustainability

9 April 2008

A new bus service for workers on site will boost local employment and benefit the environment.

UK firms sign venue contracts

8 April 2008

Two UK companies have signed the contracts to build two of London 2012’s flagship venues, the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre.

New panel appointed to help avoid disputes

8 April 2008

An expert panel has been set up to help avoid contractual disputes that could delay the project.

Beijing Olympic Torch completes London leg

7 April 2008

Top sporting stars and celebrities carried the Beijing Olympic Torch through the streets of London yesterday.

New Olympic Park aerial images released

4 April 2008

New aerial photographs and film footage of the Olympic Park have been released.

London 2012 hosts hotel accommodation seminar

3 April 2008

Hoteliers and accommodation providers have the chance to find out how they can benefit from the London 2012 Games at a seminar for the accommodation industry.