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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

June 2008

London 2012 commits to Greenwich consultation

26 June 2008

London 2012 has outlined its commitment to working with local residents to address their concerns about the use of Greenwich Park in the run-up to and during the London 2012 Games.

Local children dig into the Olympic Park past

25 June 2008

Over 200 children from local schools and community groups are attending a week-long series of archaeology events to find out about the history of the Olympic Park.

UK's favourite Olympic Champions unveiled

25 June 2008

The National Lottery has unveiled the UK's favourite Olympic Champions on a new Scratchcard raising funds for London 2012.

First annual citizen week for pupils underway

24 June 2008

Pupils from schools across the country are being encouraged to ask what it means to be British and celebrate diversity as part of the first 'Who Do We Think We Are? Week'.

Foundation work underway on Park bridge

24 June 2008

Work has begun on the foundations on one of the 30 bridges being built across the Olympic Park.

Road management contract awarded

23 June 2008

The contract to manage and maintain roads within the Olympic Park has been awarded.

Get Set London roadshow back for the summer

20 June 2008

The Get Set London roadshow will be touring the capital again in the summer, following its success earlier this year.

Foundation work piles on fast on Olympic Stadium site

19 June 2008

Over half of the 4,000 reinforced concrete columns that will form part of the foundations for the Olympic Stadium have been installed.

1500m legends mark 1,500 days to go

18 June 2008

Two of Britain's great 1,500m runners joined forces to mark 1,500 days to go to the London 2012 Games.

Children and young people to celebrate Paralympic Handover

16 June 2008

A new website has launched with resources to get schools and colleges involved in celebrating Paraympic Handover on 17 September.

London 2012 invites the UK to party

16 June 2008

London 2012 has announced a free party for 40,000 people on The Mall. It will mark the moment the UK officially becomes host of the Olympic Games, on 24 August.

Local children’s artwork displayed around Olympic Park

11 June 2008

Children from local schools yesterday attended an event where their artwork was unveiled on the hoardings around the Park.

Inspired by 2012

6 June 2008

London 2012 has launched a 'mark' to recognise outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by the Games.

2012 inspires free swimming plans

6 June 2008

Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell today announced a Government drive to inspire two million more people to get active, inspired by London 2012.

IOC approves changes to Park venues

5 June 2008

The International Olympic Committee has approved four design changes to the Olympic Park to enhance usage after 2012.

Small UK businesses benefitting from the Games

5 June 2008

Seventy per cent of companies that have supplied work to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are small and medium-sized (SME) businesses.

Construction begins on Olympic Village

3 June 2008

Building work has started on the Olympic Village, which will accommodate athletes and officials during the London 2012 Games and provide thousands of new homes after 2012.