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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

Februrary 2010

London 2012 makes most of learning opportunities in Vancouver

28 February 2010

As the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games draw to a close, London 2012 organisers have been taking advantage of the final opportunity to experience and learn from an Olympic Games, before London becomes the next Olympic Host City.

London 2012 invites tenders for boats and marine services

26 February 2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has begun the process of sourcing more than 180 support (non-competition) boats for the Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Triathlon and Open Water Swim events in the summer of 2012.

International Broadcast Centre on track

25 February 2010

The wall and roof cladding on the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) has been completed and the Main Press Centre (MPC) has reached its full height.

International Inspiration set to leave long-term global legacy

19 February 2010

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Planning go ahead for London 2012 temporary venues

18 February 2010

Planning permission has been granted for London 2012’s plans to use the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich and North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Games.

Wheels in motion for spectator bus and coach travel

15 February 2010

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has appointed a Scottish company as preferred bidder to provide hundreds of buses and coaches to transport spectators to the London 2012 Games.

London shows its love for Vancouver

12 February 2010

Trafalgar Square will host its very own sporting extravaganza tomorrow (Saturday 13 February) to mark the opening of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Coe carries a torch for Vancouver

12 February 2010

London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Seb Coe carried the Olympic Flame earlier today on the final day of the Vancouver 2012 Torch Relay.

Vancouver Games on London 2012 'Live Sites'

11 February 2010

Live Sites in 18 UK cities will show live coverage, highlight packages, exclusive athlete interviews and cultural films throughout the Winter Games.

London 2012 Open Weekend returns with a challenge

10 February 2010

Registrations for London 2012 Open Weekend 2010 opened today. Arts, culture and sporting organisations are invited to challenge audiences to try something new or take an existing interest to a new level.

Yorkshire pupil wins London 2012 coin design competition

9 February 2010

A 16-year-old pupil from Yorkshire has won the competition to design a London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin featuring the sport of Cycling.

Seb Coe and The Terminator to join Vancouver Torch Relay

9 February 2010

London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Seb Coe and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will join the final leg of the Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay on Friday.

Medway signs up Portuguese gymnasts

9 February 2010

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Olympic Park wins award for accessible design

8 February 2010

The Olympic Park’s ‘Inclusive Design Strategy’ was recognised for the ‘Award for Equality and Diversity’ by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) at an awards ceremony last week.

New berths for sailors competing in Weymouth and Portland for London 2012

8 February 2010

London 2012 sailors will be housed in new sustainable housing near the Weymouth and Portland Sailing venue during the Olympic and Paralymic Games.

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Tony Hall made peers in House of Lords

5 February 2010

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Tony Hall have been appointed to the House of Lords as Crossbench (non-party political) peers.

Desmond Tutu visits Olympic Park and pledges support for London 2012

4 February 2010

London 2012 today welcomed a special visitor to east London, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu was given a tour of the Olympic Park site and expressed his belief that the London 2012 Games will inspire people across the world.