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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

July 2008

New commitments to the community set

31 July 2008

Ten new community commitments have been set to help reduce the impact of construction activity on the surrounding community, as work on the Olympic Park moves forward into the ‘big build’ phase.

Nortel signed as seventh Tier One partner

30 July 2008

Nortel was today announced as the seventh Tier One partner for the London 2012 Games, bringing sponsorship at this stage of planning to an unprecedented level.

Consultation events open for major venues

29 July 2008

If you live around the Olympic Park, you have the chance to attend consultation events where you can give feedback on venue designs.

Handover Ceremony cast get a feel for life on the big stage

28 July 2008

Members of the cast for the Handover Ceremony in Beijing visited Wembley Stadium today to get a feel for performing in a large iconic stadium.

New Olympic Park images

25 July 2008

New aerial images of the Olympic Park have been released as construction continues to progress ahead of schedule.

On a big screen near you

25 July 2008

People around the UK will be able to watch the moment the Games are welcomed to London on a giant screen near them.

Live acts for VISA London 2012 party announced

25 July 2008

The first acts for the VISA London 2012 Party in The Mall on 24 August were announced today.

London 2012 inspires local children to learn

23 July 2008

Over 2,000 children from schools around the Olympic Park have taken place in activities and workshops arranged by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) throughout this summer.

ODA remains on target

21 July 2008

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has published its Annual Report for 2007–2008 highlighting the progress made to date.

LOCOG discusses Equestrian venue with Greenwich societies

18 July 2008

The London 2012 Organising Committee met with members of societies in Greenwich to discuss plans for Greenwich Park, the venue for Equestrian events during the 2012 Games.

Staffordshire pupil wins trip to Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

17 July 2008

Ten-year-old Reece Berrisford from Staffordshire has won a five-day trip to the Beijing Paralympic Games in September.

Construction starts early on major venue

17 July 2008

Work to build the foundations for the Aquatics Centre has started two months earlier than planned.

Consortium appointed for Games media centre

11 July 2008

A consortium has been appointed to create the International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre (IBC/MPC) for the London 2012 Games.

Children play safe at workshops

11 July 2008

Over 1,500 children from schools around the Olympic Park are taking part in health and safety drama workshops run by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Long-term regeneration of east London at the heart of plans

10 July 2008

75p in every £1 spent by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is being invested in the long-term regeneration of east London.

Canoe and Kayak venue designs unveiled

10 July 2008

The designs for a new world-class White Water Canoe Centre, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, have been unveiled.

Contract awarded for Park Energy Centres

8 July 2008

The contract to build, finance, and operate Energy Centres for the Olympic Park and Stratford City has been awarded.

London 2012 issues sponsorship statement

8 July 2008

London 2012 has issued a statement in repsonse to an article in the Evening Standard.

Major rail project completed ahead of schedule

7 July 2008

New track railway sidings at Orient Way to the north-west of the Olympic Park have been completed and are now in use, freeing up a key area for construction work on site.

Pupils get creative in Welcoming the World

7 July 2008

Over 450 schoolchildren have shown their creative talents in a London 2012 photography, film and music-making programme, 'Welcoming the World'.

Make some noise in the South West

6 July 2008

The South West is preparing for two minutes of noise to mark the moment the Olympic Flag is handed over to London on 24 August.

Security set to increase in Olympic Park

4 July 2008

The search has started for contractors to provide security services for the Olympic Park.

BP announced as latest Tier One partner

3 July 2008

BP has been announced as the sixth Tier One Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Construction to start early on Aquatics Centre

2 July 2008

Construction on the Aquatics Centre will start ahead of schedule, the Olympic Delivery Authority announced today.

Small asbestos samples found on Olympic Stadium site

2 July 2008

Some small samples of asbestos-containing material have been discovered during construction on the Olympic Stadium site, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.