London 2012 News
With only 1224 days and 174 Fridays to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games, work in Stratford is steaming ahead. Businesses are reminded that each project the London Organising Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority are involved in represents a myriad of subsequent business opportunities for enthusiastic firms willing to fill their supply chains.

Do any of London 2012’s recent developments represent an opportunity for your business?

- The media centre for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will create just under 900,000 square feet of business space in legacy with the potential to generate thousands of new jobs. Read more...

- The search for an innovative swimming pool lift to improve access for disabled swimmers has been launched during London 2012 Diversity Week by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Read more...

- Tier Two Supporter Cadbury has extended its existing deal with London 2012 so that they will supply all confectionary and packaged ice cream sold at official London 2012 outlets at Games time. Read more...

- The contract to build the world-class White Water Canoe Centre for the London 2012 Games has been awarded by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Read more...

- International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been chosen as the official Legal Services provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Read more...

- The Olympic Park will be an area of vibrant, thriving new communities after the Games, surrounded by beautiful parklands and reclaimed waterways, with outstanding sporting, educational and cultural facilities. Read more...

- New images have been published showing the final preparations for the first sections of the Aquatics Centre roof to be lifted into place. Read more...

- Following a public meeting, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Planning Committee has recommended the Handball Arena planning application for approval. Read more...

- New images have been released showing the progress being made on the site of the Energy Centre. Read more...

- London 2012 has outlined how it will improve the walking and cycling routes to venues so more spectators can ‘ride or stride’ to the Games. Read more...

- Construction is underway on a new bridge that will link the Olympic Village to the rest of the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games. Read more...

- British businesses told of Sochi opportunities. Read more...

- Government approves security strategy for London 2012. Read more...

- Vision for vibrant, new look east London unveiled. Read more...

- The Olympic Delivery Authority and the Highways Agency sign a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure road runs smoothly. Read more...