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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

February 2007

Trade unions support London 2012 progress and legacy

28 February 2007

Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chief Executive David Higgins today told senior trade unionists that significant progress had been made in preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and stressed the importance of their support.

Olympic Park Infrastructure Opportunities unveiled to construction industry

28 February 2007

Opportunities to deliver the structures, bridges, highways and associated infrastructure for the Olympic Park, in Games time and in legacy, were showcased to potential construction contractors today (Wednesday).

London 2012 'Public Transport Games' Plan launched

28 February 2007

Strategy will encourage spectators to travel to the Games by public transport, walking or cycling

Media statement - IOC visit

26 February 2007

The information in today’s Evening Standard about the International Olympic Committee visit with the London 2012 Organising Committee later this week is misleading.

2012 days to go to the London Paralympic Games

23 February 2007

This Sunday (25 February) marks exactly 2012 days to go to the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. At that time London and the whole of the UK will be the centre of the world's attention as the opening ceremony gets underway in the Olympic Stadium, in Stratford, London.

Olympic Delivery Authority transport plans on track

20 February 2007

Responding to feedback from the Transport Select Committee on the Olympic Transport Plan today the Olympic Delivery Authority said that it is on track to ensure that the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the best connected ever and help make the Lower Lea Valley one of the best connected areas of the capital.

Olympic transport plans on track

19 February 2007

Responding to feedback from the Transport Select Committee on the Olympic Transport Plan today (Tuesday) the Olympic Delivery Authority said that it is on track to ensure that the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will be the best connected ever and help make the Lower Lea Valley one of the best connected areas of the capital.

Olympic Delivery Authority and London Citizens agree to work together on London Living Wage

15 February 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and London Citizens have agreed to work together to promote decent wage levels within ODA contracts to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Design competition sets wheels in motion for Olympic Cycling park

15 February 2007

A design team competition for the Olympic VeloPark, one of the ‘Big 5’ permanent venues in the Olympic Park, was launched by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today, underlining its strong commitment to design excellence and innovation.

Weymouth and Portland sail towards Olympic gold

13 February 2007

Weymouth and Portland are making waves to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

London Organising Committee appoints Chief Medical Officer

13 February 2007

The London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has appointed Dr Richard Budgett OBE as its Chief Medical Officer.

London 2012 gets ready to welcome the world

12 February 2007

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games today hosted an "Arrivals and Departures" seminar for airport operators and other ports of entry about plans for the London 2012 Games and opportunities that the Games will bring.

Olympic Delivery Authority launches eTendering website for up to 2,000 contracts

9 February 2007

Companies urged to compete for business

ODA encourages bidders for main public walkway

8 February 2007

The ODA has today encouraged up-and-coming landscape and urban design practices to bid for a contract to design the regeneration of a key public walkway that runs through the Olympic Park.

Olympic Board statement on the Olympic Stadium

7 February 2007

The Olympic Board held its regular meeting today. One of the items on the agenda was the Olympic Stadium.

London 2012 Aquatics Centre plans showcased to construction industry

7 February 2007

The plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Aquatics Centre were showcased to potential construction contractors today.

Planning application sounds starting pistol

6 February 2007

Project Moves to the 3D Phase – Demolish, Dig, Design

Early feedback keeps Olympic transport plan on the move

2 February 2007

The first phase of consultation on the Transport Plan for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games ended today, providing London 2012 with valuable early feedback on its plans to ensure that the Games are the best connected ever.