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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

October 2009

Structure of first Olympic Village residential block complete

30 October 2009

The first of the 11 residential blocks within the London 2012 Olympic Village has been structurally completed.

1,000 days to go, millions joining in

30 October 2009

On Saturday 31 October, London 2012 celebrates 1,000 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.

1,000 days to go to London 2012 launches with major new photographic commission

30 October 2009

A major new photographic commission, the National Portrait Gallery/BT 'Road to 2012' project, launched today ahead of the 1,000 days to the London 2012 Olympic Games milestone.

Paralympic venue gets planning permission

29 October 2009

Planning permission has been granted for new sporting facilities at Eton Manor, in the north of the Olympic Park.

Olympic Park and Village workforce exceeds 7000

27 October 2009

There are currently 4,842 working on the Olympic Park and a further 2,428 people working on the Olympic Village site.

First Olympic Park building completed

26 October 2009

The Olympic Park Primary Electrical Substation has been completed and will start supplying electricity next month.

Olympic Park project wins award

26 October 2009

The project to remove the pylons that dominated the Olympic Park landscape and move the powerlines into two tunnels has won an award.

Build starts on largest temporary venue on Olympic Park

23 October 2009

Construction has started on the Basketball Arena - the largest temporary venue built for any Olympic or Paralympic Games.

Birmingham to host US track team

23 October 2009

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Royal Mail launches London 2012 stamps

22 October 2009

The first set of London 2012-themed stamps went on sale today.

Twelve arts commissions awarded £5.4 million for London 2012 Cultural Olympiad

22 October 2009

The 12 winners of the London 2012 'Artists taking the lead' arts commissions totalling £5.4 million were announced today.

London 2012 announces Thomas Cook as Official Supporter

20 October 2009

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today continued the development of its ticketing strategy by announcing Thomas Cook as an Official Supporter.

Local people get early benefits from London 2012 transport improvements

20 October 2009

The first Docklands Light Railway (DLR) train carriages that have been co-funded by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) have been delivered to Stratford Regional Station.

London 2012 exhibition opens at City Hall

19 October 2009

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today launched a London 2012 exhibition at City Hall – the home of the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London.

Olympic Park health and safety programme launched

19 October 2009

The health and safety educational programme for thousands of children living near the Olympic Park site has returned for a second year.

Olympic Park security ramps up

16 October 2009

Biometric hand and eye scanners have been installed on the Olympic Park entrances to enhance the safety and security of construction workers as the ‘big build’ accelerates.

London 2012 Olympic pictograms unveiled

16 October 2009

London 2012 today unveiled the Olympic pictograms - icons representing each sport and discipline of the Olympic Games.

South East sign up the Barbados team.

16 October 2009

Athletes from Barbados will be heading to the South East to acclimatise and prepare for the Games.

Olympic Board statement on temporary North Greenwich Arena

15 October 2009

The Olympic Board today agreed the proposal to use existing facilities at Wembley Arena to host two sports rather than build a temporary venue on the North Greenwich Peninsula.

Nine-year-old creates winning design for London 2012 coin

15 October 2009

Nine-year-old Florence Jackson has been revealed as the winner of a Blue Peter competition to design a 50p coin celebrating London 2012.

White Water Canoe venue on track

15 October 2009

Good progress is being made on the construction of the world-class White Water Canoe Centre in Broxbourne for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.