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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

November 2008

First venue ready for London 2012

28 November 2008

Work to enhance the sailing facilities at Weymouth and Portland has been completed, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced.

London learns from Beijing Games review

27 November 2008

London 2012 has learned valuable lessons during a week of in-depth sessions at the International Olympic Committee's Beijing 2008 review.

Latest Olympic Park images released

27 November 2008

New aerial images of the Olympic Park have been released showing the rapid progress being made on the Park and how it is changing east London’s skyline.

Millions of children around the world benefit from 'International Inspiration'

26 November 2008

The London 2012 vision to inspire young people around the world through sport took another step forward today, with the announcement of five more countries and a further £16 million of funding for the 'International Inspiration' programme.

Local residents have their say on West Ham plans

24 November 2008

Local residents and commuters are being asked to comment on plans to improve West Ham Station, which have been released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Olympic Board Statement

19 November 2008

The Olympic Board met today and discussed the initial findings of a KPMG review of temporary venues, commissioned by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) earlier this year.

London 2012 publishes Sustainable Sourcing Code

19 November 2008

The London 2012 Organising Committee today published the first edition of an online 'Sustainable Sourcing Code', continuing its commitment to making sure the 2012 Games are as sustainable as possible.

Regeneration is name of the game

19 November 2008

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt last night told business leaders that London 2012 will ‘deliver a transformational change to east London’.

Timber supply contract awarded

14 November 2008

The group of companies that will supply all the timber for the construction of the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games has been announced by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Northwest to welcome athletes from Oceania for pre-Games training

14 November 2008

Fifteen Pacific Island countries from Oceania will use the Northwest as its training base in the four year period building up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Thailand signs up with Northwest

13 November 2008

Thailand has become the first country committed to training its athletes at sports facilities in Northwest England ahead of the London 2012 Games.

Olympic Park sites unlocked as pylons are dismantled

13 November 2008

Work to remove the first of 52 pylons on the Olympic Park has started.

London 2012 providing golden opportunities for businesses

11 November 2008

Hundreds of UK businesses are winning millions of pounds of work as a result of the London 2012 Games, according to new figures published today.

Station progress gathers momentum as new hoardings unveiled

11 November 2008

New hoardings have been unveiled at Stratford Regional Station showing the history of the station and its important role within the community.

Plans for 21st Century Park unveiled

6 November 2008

New plans have been unveiled for the London 2012 Olympic Park. They will combine centuries of British park design with ground-breaking green technology to create a 21st Century park.