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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

September 2009

Main entrance into the Olympic Park takes shape

30 September 2009

The vast land bridge that will form the main gateway into the Olympic Park has started to be lifted into place.

Award-winning Olympic Park programme starts second year

30 September 2009

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has started its second year of the successful ‘Construction Crew’ programme, which gives local schoolchildren the chance to be a part of the London 2012 project.

UPS becomes Lead Logistics Supporter to London 2012

30 September 2009

UPS was today announced as the Official Logistics and Express Delivery Supporter of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Visa unveiled as Presenting Partner for Team 2012

29 September 2009

Visa was today unveiled as the Presenting Partner for Team GB, offering vital support for all British Olympic and Paralympic athletes in the lead up to the London 2012 Games.

London 2012 to reduce Greenwich Park closure time

28 September 2009

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) presented its updated plans for the hosting of Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events at Greenwich Park in 2012 at a meeting of the Greenwich Societies on 23 September at the Blackheath Halls.

New weekend of culture to inspire the South West in run up to the Games

24 September 2009

'Count Me In’, a new weekend of cultural celebrations, launches this weekend in the South West as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

Love in the air as Olympic Park visitor gets surprise

21 September 2009

A British Olympian received a surprise proposal on the Olympic Park as it was opened to the public as part of Open House weekend – London's largest architectural showcase event.

South East to host Papua New Guinea Paralympic team

18 September 2009

Facilities in the South East will play host to Papua New Guinea's Paralympians in the run-up to the 2012 Games.

Olympic Park sets sustainability example for construction industry

16 September 2009

The Government today published a progress report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction, highlighting the achievements made on the Olympic Park.

Olympic Park skyline changes as International Broadcast Centre takes shape

16 September 2009

The 4,500-tonne steel structure for the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) has been completed, just ten weeks after construction on the frame started.

London 2012 launches Get Set network as new education logo infill is unveiled

15 September 2009

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has unveiled the winning design for an infill of the London 2012 Olympic logo to be used exclusively use by UK schools and colleges.

London 2012 project boosts opportunities for local women

14 September 2009

Ten London women have completed training to become bus drivers on the Olympic Park as part of the London 2012 Women’s Project.

Twenty new Trailblazer volunteers join London 2012

10 September 2009

A group of 20 new Trailblazer pre-Games volunteers have joined the London 2012 Organising Committee.

UK businesses grabbing golden London 2012 opportunities

9 September 2009

More than 1,000 UK businesses have won contracts worth over £5 billion to help build the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games.

Olympic Park clean-up hits recycling target

7 September 2009

The clean-up of the Olympic Park is almost complete and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is on track to beat its target of recycling and reusing 90 per cent of demolition materials.

Seb Coe reinforces commitment to Paralympic movement

4 September 2009

Speaking at an event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Seb Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), confirmed his commitment to the Paralympic Games