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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

November 2009

IOC very positive about London 2012 progress

26 November 2009

The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission (CoCom) are 'very positive' about progress being made on the London 2012 Games after their latest visit to London.

Designer appointed for London 2012 Water Polo venue

26 November 2009

The contractor to design the temporary Water Polo venue for the London 2012 Games has been appointed.

Green light for plans to keep passengers moving at West Ham Station

24 November 2009

Plans to get West Ham Station ready for the London 2012 Games have been approved.

London 2012s green build on track

24 November 2009

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is on track to meet their sustainability targets for the London 2012 construction project.

New images show Olympic Park progress

23 November 2009

New aerial images of construction work on the Olympic Park have been released today.

Main Press Centre takes shape on Olympic Park

19 November 2009

The London 2012 Main Press Centre (MPC) is taking shape alongside the International Broadcast Centre (IBC).

BMW signs as newest London 2012 Tier One partner

18 November 2009

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) today announced BMW as the official Automotive Partner of the London 2012 Games. BMW becomes the seventh Tier One partner and 24th domestic partner overall.

Olympic Park Energy Centre on track

16 November 2009

Work is powering ahead to build the new state-of-the-art Energy Centre on the Olympic Park.

London 2012 to be unforgettable Games for athletes, spectators and workers

13 November 2009

London 2012 and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have formally agreed to work together to make the London 2012 Games an unforgettable experience. Not only for the athletes, but for those working on the project as well.

Homes for all creatures great and small

12 November 2009

The first new homes for the Olympic Park’s wildlife, including birds and bats, have been installed as part of the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA’s) plans to boost the biodiversity of the area.

Olympic Park Apprentice Hub opens

12 November 2009

A new Apprentice Hub has opened to support the 120 apprentices currently working for the contractors delivering the London 2012 Olympic Park.

Aquatics Centre wave-shaped roof now in place

11 November 2009

The wave-shaped Aquatics Centre roof has been successfully lifted and lowered into place.

London 2012 providing UK-wide business opportunities

5 November 2009

The benefits generated by the London 2012 Games for businesses across the UK were revealed today.

South Africa to use Twickenham as pre-Games base

5 November 2009

South Africa have chosen south London as the venue for their pre-Games training camp in the run-up to the Games.

Local school meets team building London 2012 Velodrome

4 November 2009

The contractors designing and building the London 2012 Velodrome visited the winners of the London 2012 'VeloDream' competition.

The Queen visits Olympic Park to plant the first tree

3 November 2009

Her Majesty The Queen today visited the Olympic Park to see the progress being made on the venues and infrastructure being built for the London 2012 Games.

London 2012's International Inspiration launches in Jordan

3 November 2009

Young people in Jordan are the latest to benefit from 'International Inspiration', a London 2012 education programme designed to inspire young people around the world to take up sport.

Local residents get first look inside International Broadcast Centre

2 November 2009

Local residents were the first non-construction workers to get a look inside the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) as two young residents turned on the site’s Christmas lights.