2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Olympic and Paralympic Games come to London in 2012.  In the lead up to the opening ceremony on 27 July 2012, the London Assembly is assessing the preparations for the Games - and the legacy they will leave behind - looking at the challenges and opportunities for London and how the benefits can be maximised.

Our reports

See the reports relating to the 2012 Games we have published. 

Current work

We are currently investigating the following issues:

2012 transport plans

Our Transport Committee gets regular updates from the key agencies responsible for transport running smoothly during the Games, as part of the follow-up to the Committee's report 'Clearing the hurdles: 2012 transport plans'.  Read more about the Committee's ongoing work on 2012 transport plans.

Olympic Masterplan

Our Planning and Housing Committee questioned representatives of the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) about future plans for the Olympic Park after the Games, on 1 February 2012.   Watch the webcast.

Policing and Security costs

As part of their work on the Mayor's budget plans for 2012-13, our Budget and Performance Committee questioned guests about the policing and security costs of the 2012 Games on Tuesday 1 November. 

2012 legacy costs

The Budget and Performance Committee is conducting a two-part investigation into what will be the cost of funding and delivering a legacy for the 2012 site once the Games are over.

Olympic Parklands visit

On 15 June, Jennette Arnold, Chair of the London Assembly, visited the Olympic site for a Parklands tour.

Watch a short video about her visit:

The Assembly's role

The London Assembly, made up of 25 Members elected by Londoners, has a responsibility to monitor the preparations leading up to the 2012 Games and the legacy that will be left for the capital. 

In particular, the Assembly has a role because of the Mayor’s involvement - he is signatory to the Host City Contract and has promised significant legacy benefits for London – and the fact the GLA Group is providing funding for the Olympics and GLA bodies are involved in delivering related infrastructure and services.

The Assembly’s objectives are:

• to ensure the bid document commitments are honoured
• to secure value for money for Londoners
• to maximise the lasting legacy the Games will bring to the city.

Contacts

Media enquiries:
Dana Rothenberg, Communications Manager, email dana.rothenberg@london.gov.uk

General enquiries:
Richard Derecki, Scrutiny Team Leader, email richard.derecki @london.gov.uk

Enquiries about meetings:
Dale Langford, Committee Co-ordinator, email dale.langford @london.gov.uk