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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

April 2007

London design practice walks away with Olympic Park contract

27 April 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has today announced that Adams and Sutherland architectural practice will re-design the main public walkway currently running through the Olympic Park.

Archaeological dig to chart Olympic Park history

26 April 2007

The first ever detailed archaeological investigation of the full history and pre-history of the 500 acre Olympic Park land and waterways began today.

London 2012 appoints Head of Culture

26 April 2007

London 2012 today announces the appointment of Keith Khan as Head of Culture for the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Olympic gold medal cyclist to help judge Olympic VeloPark design competition

25 April 2007

Shortlist announced as ODA underlines commitment to legacy

ODA refutes claims that open space in Olympic Park area has been reduced

25 April 2007

The proportion of open space in the Olympic Park has remained the same throughout the planning process and has not been reduced, the Olympic Delivery Authority said today.

Samsung lined up for London

23 April 2007

London 2012 today welcomes the news that Samsung has become the latest member of the world-wide TOP (The Olympic Partner) programme to confirm its involvement in the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in London.

London 2012 release template

23 April 2007

London 2012 Commercial Director also outlines new Games sponsorship model and business benefits for UK companies

ODA starts ecology action plan

18 April 2007

Spring drive to protect wildlife on Olympic Park

Olympic Park clean up is beating green targets

17 April 2007

Over 95 per cent of 10827 tonnes of demolition materials from the Olympic Park is being recycled or reused so far, beating the 90 per cent target set out in the Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) Sustainable Development Strategy earlier this year.

Tunnelling breakthrough as the ODA sets out its milestones to Beijing

4 April 2007

‘Demolish, Dig, Design’ phase of project begins

UK culture to shine at 2012 Games

2 April 2007

London 2012 Chair Sebastian Coe has welcomed comments by the Prime Minister Tony Blair, highlighting the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games as a unique opportunity to promote the modern, diverse and creative cultures of the UK to the world.

Statement from Sebastian Coe on Olympics Minister's Games Budget statement

2 April 2007

"I have always believed that sport is the hidden social worker in the community.'

Search starts for Games workforce health care

2 April 2007

New medical centre and health-checks for all Olympic Park Workers

Race begins for Olympic Park Infrastructure opportunities

2 April 2007

The first opportunities to deliver the structures, bridges, highways and associated infrastructure for the Olympic Park, in Games time and in legacy, were unveiled to the construction industry today by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Public consultation concludes

2 April 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will today begin the process of collating and assessing the initial feedback from local communities on the Olympic Park planning applications.

Planning application sees Weymouth and Portland sail towards Gold

2 April 2007

Planning applications for new world class Sailing facilities were submitted on time today ensuring Weymouth and Portland remain on course to become one of the first venues ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

ODA welcomes Government announcement of budget

2 April 2007

Welcoming today’s confirmation of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) budget, Acting Chairman of the ODA, Sir Roy McNulty, said:

ODA steps up search for media centre legacy user

2 April 2007

The ODA has today (Friday) invited proposals from companies and organisations which are interested in maximising the huge employment potential of the London 2012 International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre (IBC/MPC) after the Games.

ODA shortlist for public walkway design contract

2 April 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has confirmed the five design practices that have been short-listed for a contract to design a key public walkway that runs through the Olympic Park.

ODA calls for world-class business performance to help deliver London 2012 Games

2 April 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) launched its Procurement Policy today setting out the value and quality it would like to see from companies bidding for ODA contracts.

Landscaping industry day

2 April 2007

Leading landscaping companies have been invited to a showcase event at Kew Gardens next month (Wednesday, 25 April) where the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will set out the landscaping opportunities available on the Olympic Park site.

Bids invited for London 2012 Aquatics Centre construction

2 April 2007

Construction companies were today (Thursday) invited to bid to build the magnificent Aquatics Centre that will be the gateway to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Front-runner emerges in race for Olympic Village development

2 April 2007

The Stratford City development in east London took a significant step forward today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), London & Continental Railways (LCR) and Westfield announced they are now in exclusive talks with the Lend Lease consortium to develop the Olympic Village and Zones 2 - 7 of Stratford City.

Green light for Stratford Station upgrade

2 April 2007

Plans for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to be the 'Public Transport Games' took an important step forward today as the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced it will fund and manage the £104m scheme to upgrade Stratford Regional Station.

Knotweed clearance gets Olympic Park clean-up off to good start

2 April 2007

The Olympic Delivery Authority has started clearing a small part of the Olympic Park site affected by Japanese knotweed, one of the most invasive plants in the world

Lloyds TSB is first domestic partner of London 2012

2 April 2007

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and Lloyds TSB Group today announced that Lloyds TSB has won the race to become the exclusive Banking Partner and first domestic partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.