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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

January 2009

Olympic Stadium progress heightens with new roof sections

30 January 2009

A 30m-long steel section of the roof has been lifted into place, taking the height of the venue to almost 37m above the ground level where spectators will enter the Stadium in 2012.

First birthday for London 2012 Business Network

29 January 2009

More than £3.5bn of London 2012-related work has been won by around 860 companies, a year on from the launch of the London 2012 Business Network, figures published today by London 2012 show.

Australian Swimming team pick Manchester as training base

26 January 2009

The Australian Olympic Swimming Team has picked Manchester as their training base in the run up to the London 2012 Games.

Airwave named as London 2012 Tier Three supplier

26 January 2009

Airwave has been appointed the Official Private Mobile Radio Services Supplier for London 2012. They are the third Tier Three supplier to be announced, continuing the momentum of the London 2012 partnership programme.

New bridge installed at Stratford International Station

22 January 2009

A new entrance has been put in at Stratford International Station, ahead of the station opening for high-speed domestic services in December 2009.

United States Olympic Committee excited by London 2012 progress

22 January 2009

The United States Olympic Committee visited the offices of the London 2012 Organising Committee this week for a series of updates on the 2012 Games.

Funding decision announced for Olympic Village and media centres

21 January 2009

Further funding from the £9.3bn budget for the London 2012 Games has been allocated to support the building of the Olympic Village and International Broadcast Centre/Main Press Centre (IBC/MPC), the Government announced today.

Mayor of London selects representative for LOCOG Board

19 January 2009

Justin King has been appointed to represent Mayor of London Boris Johnson on the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) Board.

Atkins announced as latest Tier Three provider

19 January 2009

Atkins is the latest Tier Three provider for the London 2012 Games, as the partnership programme continues apace.

Prime Minister visits Olympic Park at halfway point as job boost announced

16 January 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown today visited the Olympic Park site, as new figures released showed that up to 30,000 workers will help build the Olympic Park and Olympic Village over the next few years.

‘Before and after’ pictures show Olympic Park progress at halfway point

16 January 2009

New images have been released today showing the transformation of the Olympic Park at the halfway point between London winning the bid for the 2012 Games in July 2005 and the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July 2012.

The Boston Consulting Group appointed first Tier Three Provider

15 January 2009

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) announced that The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has been chosen as its exclusive Strategic Consulting Provider and will be the first Tier Three provider to London 2012.

BT sponsors Paralympic World Cup

15 January 2009

London 2012 partner BT has signed a four year sponsorship to back the Paralympic World Cup - the largest annual international multi-sport competition in the elite disability calendar.

Adecco announced as official Recruitment Services Supplier to London 2012

14 January 2009

Adecco has been appointed as the Official Recruitment Services Supplier and a Tier Two Supporter to London 2012.

Public invited to design 50p coins to celebrate the Games

13 January 2009

The British public is being invited to design 50 pence coins to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Games spectators to benefit from new transport link

12 January 2009

An important north-south transport link that will be used by thousands of spectators during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has opened ahead of schedule today.

Get Set education programme teams up with Nortel

12 January 2009

The London 2012 Get Set education programme is joining up with Official partner Nortel to exhibit at BETT, the world’s largest education technology show.