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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

December 2009

Handball Arena foundations complete

22 December 2009

The foundations of the London 2012 Handball Arena are complete and the first parts of the venue have been built above ground.

Ready to transform the Olympic Park's south

18 December 2009

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has appointed a contractor to convert the southern part of the Olympic Park into a colourful festive area for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Northern Irish company wins last contract for Basketball Arena

18 December 2009

The final contract for the construction of the London 2012 Basketball Arena has been awarded to a company in Dungannon, Northern Ireland.

Children's Promise kids celebrate fifth birthday at Olympic Park

18 December 2009

Children born on 20/12/2004 who were part of the Children's Promise programme during the bid for the 2012 Games celebrated their fifth birthday by helping to decorate the Christmas tree on the Olympic Park.

Olympic Stadium build remains on track as roof structure is lifted into place

15 December 2009

The cable-net roof of the Olympic Stadium has been lifted into place, continuing the strong progress being made to build the London 2012 flagship venue.

Foundations complete on the London 2012 White Water Canoe Centre

11 December 2009

Strong progress is being made on the world-class White Water Canoe Centre in Broxbourne for the London 2012 Games, with the foundations now complete.

London 2012 transport improvements on track and on budget

8 December 2009

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is three-quarters through its work to improve the transport network for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

London 2012 submits planning application for Greenwich Park

8 December 2009

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has submitted the planning permission for Greenwich Park to host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events and Olympic Modern Pentathlon Events in 2012.

London 2012 will serve best of British food at the Games

7 December 2009

The London 2012 Organising Committee is pledging to serve 'the best of British' food during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Counting down 1,000 days to go to the Paralympic Games

3 December 2009

Today marks 1,000 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

London 2012 sustainability plans on track

2 December 2009

London 2012 today published its updated Sustainability Plan, ‘Towards a One Planet 2012’, outlining the latest plans to ensure the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will set new standards in sustainability.