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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

December 2008

2,000 trees sought for Olympic Park

24 December 2008

Around 2,000 mature and semi-mature trees are being sought to form the 'roots' of the 100 hectare London 2012 Olympic Park.

Further work to consider Shooting location

19 December 2008

Following the meeting yesterday, the Olympic Board agreed that further work to assess the venue for the Shooting Event at the London 2012 Olympic Games would be carried out by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and LOCOG in the New Year.

Sixth set of million hours safely worked on Olympic Park

19 December 2008

Workers on the Olympic Park have achieved a million hours worked without a reportable accident for the sixth time, since the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) gained possession of the site in July 2007.

Calling children born on 20/12 2004

19 December 2008

On the eve of their fourth birthday, London 2012 has a issued a last call for children born on 20 December 2004 to be registered on the Children’s Promise scheme.

New Aquatics Centre images reveal waves of progress

15 December 2008

New images showing the Aquatics Centre starting to take shape have been released by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

VeloPark preparations cranked up for start of construction

10 December 2008

New images have been released showing the Velodrome ‘bowl’ beginning to take shape.

Art in the Park

10 December 2008

The first two artists have been selected to produce a series of work for the Olympic Park.

Poll shows UK support for London 2012

9 December 2008

A new UK- wide survey shows public support for London 2012 at 78 per cent.

Olympic Park ‘powerlines’ project powers to the finish

9 December 2008

The project to move energy cables underground and remove pylons from the Olympic Park has been completed – on time and to budget.

The Chairman’s Club meets for the first time

9 December 2008

The inaugural meeting of ‘The Chairman’s Club’ was hosted today by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street.

London 2012 invests in transport upgrades

8 December 2008

London 2012 is investing £80m in the Docklands Light Rail (DLR) allowing an extra 33 million passengers a year to travel.

Over 3,000 workers now on Olympic Park

5 December 2008

New figures released today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) show that more than 3,000 workers are now employed on the Olympic Park site.

‘Shot in arm’ for UK businesses

4 December 2008

The London 2012 Games are already delivering a ‘shot in the arm’ for UK companies, said ODA Chief Executive David Higgins at a conference today.

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Women encouraged to work and train on the Olympic Park

2 December 2008

Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell today attended a taster session to help women access training and jobs in construction.

Facilities invited to register interest to be Games-time Training Venues

1 December 2008

The London 2012 Organising Committee is inviting sports and leisure facilities and venues to express their interest in being Olympic and Paralympic Games-time Training Venues.