In 2012 London will host the Olympics – the greatest sporting
event in the World - offering a unique opportunity to showcase the
Capital and its many attributes. Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic
Games will bring benefits to London, particularly through improved
transport infrastructure and regeneration, and should result in
lasting legacies.
The City of London Corporation welcomes and fully supports the
2012 Games and the benefits that they will bring. In partnership
with others, we will work to ensure that the Games are a success.
We have produced a strategy which provides an overarching framework
for the City of London Corporation’s contribution to London 2012,
focusing attention on the key opportunities and benefits of the
Games. This Strategy can be viewed via the link below. It offers
guidance for the development of policies, projects and programmes
with partners at a local, regional, national and international
level which support the delivery and continued legacy of London
2012. There are six strategic aims which are fully aligned with the
outcomes of the City’s Community Strategy, Local Area Agreement and
the City Corporation’s Corporate Plan.
Download the 2012 strategy
here (271kb)
For the City of London Corporation, the diversity of its
functions and services offers numerous opportunities for supporting
the London 2012 vision, whilst at the same time maximising the
benefits for our key stakeholder groups – City businesses,
residents, workers and visitors to the City. There are also
opportunities through the City’s regeneration and partnership
activities to support the City of London’s neighbouring boroughs,
which include some of the UK’s most deprived communities.
For further information on the City of London Corporation's
plans to mark the Olympic Games in 2012, please telephone 020 7332
1128 or email
2012Games@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Lee Valley Regional Park and the London 2012 Games
Lee Valley Regional Park is London’s biggest open space and is
funded by a levy from all councils across London, Hertfordshire and
Essex. The Park Authority is working closely with the City of
London to ensure that this great resource can be enjoyed by all
residents across the borough.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is heavily involved in the
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Park Authority owns
of 35% of Olympic Parklands and four London 2012 venues – the Lee
Valley White Water Centre, the VeloPark and the Hockey and Tennis
Centres at Eton Manor, they will also operate and fund these in
legacy.
The Lee Valley White Water Centre near Waltham Abbey (20 mins
from Liverpool St) will be the first Olympic brand new venue open
for use by the public. This world class course will open in spring
2011 and will provide Rafting activities alongside the Canoe and
Kayak facilities. City of London residents will have the
opportunity to be the first to use the Centre ahead of London 2012
games.
To find out more please visit
www.leevalleypark.org.uk/2012