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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

February 2009

New biodiversity plan sets out future for Olympic Park wildlife

27 February 2009

Plans showing that 45 hectares of wildlife habitats will be created within theOlympic Park have been published today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Build starts on new bridge to help athletes to venues

26 February 2009

Construction is underway on a new bridge that will link the Olympic Village to the rest of the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games.

Green light for green spaces

25 February 2009

Plans for the parkland areas within the London 2012 Olympic Park have been approved by the Olympic Delivery Authority Planning Committee.

UK sporting organisations come together to help support elite athletes

25 February 2009

The raising of private-sector funds to support Olympic and Paralympic sport took a major step forward today with the announcement of a groundbreaking new partnership – 'Team 2012'.

London 2012 aims to inspire with guidelines for sustainable events

25 February 2009

London 2012 has published new guidelines to ensure its corporate and public events are organised and run in a sustainable way.

Plans launched to help spectators ‘ride or stride’ to the 2012 Games

23 February 2009

London 2012 has outlined how it will improve the walking and cycling routes to venues so more spectators can ‘ride or stride’ to the Games.

BA helps to find new Great Britons

17 February 2009

London 2012 partner British Airways has launched a £500,000 fund to help talented young people achieve their dreams.

Energy Centre progress hots up

13 February 2009

New images have been released showing the progress being made on the site of the Energy Centre.

Pupils lead 'good luck' message to Vancouver 2010

12 February 2009

Primary school pupils in London filmed a special message for Vancouver students to mark one year to go to the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Handball Arena gets planning approval

11 February 2009

Following a public meeting, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Planning Committee has recommended the Handball Arena planning application for approval.

ParalympicsGB inspired by trip to the Park

11 February 2009

A group of team managers and performance directors from ParalympicsGB visited the Olympic Park yesterday and had a briefing session with the LOCOG Sport team to update them an all current plans for the 2012 Paralympic Games.

Vision for vibrant, new look east London unveiled

10 February 2009

The Olympic Park will be an area of vibrant, thriving new communities after the Games, surrounded by beautiful parklands and reclaimed waterways, with outstanding sporting, educational and cultural facilities.

Welsh company provides steel for Aquatics Centre roof supports

6 February 2009

New images have been published showing the final preparations for the first sections of the Aquatics Centre roof to be lifted into place.

ODA statement on the nationality of the Olympic Park workforce

3 February 2009

Following coverage of the nationality of the workforce on the Olympic Park site, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chairman John Armitt made the following statement:

London 2012 appoints Freshfields as Tier Three provider

3 February 2009

International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been chosen as the official Legal Services provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.