News Archive

International Olympic Committee hail London as ‘legacy blueprint’ 28 Mar 2012

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has hailed London 2012 as a “legacy blueprint” for future Olympic Games ahead of a meeting today with Prime Minister David Cameron, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, LOCOG Chairman Lord Coe and Sports Minister Hugh Robertson.
The high level endorsement coincides with the IOC’s three-day inspection visit and the publication [...]

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Final three bidders shortlisted to build first family neighbourhood 26 Mar 2012

The Olympic Park Legacy Company today announced a final shortlist of three bidders competing for the opportunity to build the first neighbourhood on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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England wins right to host hockey’s 2015 European championships 23 Mar 2012

Tournaments to be held at Lee Valley Hockey Centre Olympic legacy venue

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Local schoolchildren test the water in the Aquatics Centre 20 Mar 2012

Around 300 young people from the Olympic Host Boroughs gave the Aquatics Centre a resounding thumbs-up after they got the chance to swim in the iconic 2012 venue

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New Youth Panel chosen to help shape Olympic legacy 16 Mar 2012

Thirty young people have joined the 2012 Legacy Youth Panel to help shape the future of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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Mayoral Development Corporation to move to Westfield 15 Mar 2012

The London Legacy Development Corporation will move into Westfield’s One Stratford Place office development from May 2012

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Young people take to the airwaves at Legacy Youth Radio 13 Mar 2012

Sixty young people from the host Olympic boroughs will learn broadcasting skills as part of the legacy of the 2012 Games

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Next generation of local athletes to make their mark on Olympic venues 6 Mar 2012

The Aquatics Centre and The Copper Box will play host to two community events this spring as a taste of things to come after the London 2012 Games

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Legacy Company plans approved for ‘world class’ VeloPark 29 Feb 2012

One of Europe’s best cycling facilities will be created on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after plans to develop outdoor tracks were approved last night

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Legacy Company creates a new Cultural Centre for East London 29 Feb 2012

A new cultural centre will open in Hackney Wick this spring once the Olympic Park Legacy Company brings a derelict former print works back into use

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