Olympic press releases

19 Aug 2008
Mayor opens cycling centre for 2012 hopefuls
New cycling facility offers track and off-road options is the first piece of physical sporting legacy in London linked to 2012. 

13 Aug 2008
London invites international companies to benefit from the Capital's £40 billion growth by 2012
The extensive opportunities for international businesses to help shape the future of London and to reap the benefits beyond 2012 was the key theme at a seminar for international businesses in Beijing today. 

4 Aug 2008
London House to bring home Olympic business benefits
The London Development Agency has set up London House in Beijing to use London's unique position as the next Olympic host city to drive international investment, and increase the number of overseas visitors and students. 

4 Jul 2008
LDA wins award for 2012 business service
Award was presented for an online resource, CompeteFor, that allows companies to compete for business opportunities linked to the 2012 Games. 

20 Jun 2008
Londoners get involved in planning their Olympic Park after 2012
The interactive 'Legacy Now' roadshow will begin touring this weekend to get Londoners involved. 

5 Jun 2008
London Mayor opens new Bywaters recycling facility in east end
Bywaters' cutting edge Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has been opened by new London Mayor Boris Johnson and Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales. 

3 Jun 2008
£3 billion regeneration scheme moves Canning Town forward
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation Newham Council and the LDA today announced the opening of The Place 

14 May 2008
John Hutton MP visits innovative London 2012 business service
John Hutton MP visited Stratford to see how the CompeteFor service is helping London businesses linked to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 

11 Apr 2008
Online 'dating agency' for 2012 contracts puts LDA on the shortlist for innovation award
CompeteFor - a groundbreaking online resource that allows companies to compete for business opportunities linked to the 2012 Games - is a finalist in the Government Computing Awards for Innovation. 

4 Apr 2008
Personal Best volunteer to carry Olympic flame as colleagues steward Torch Relay
Participants of a groundbreaking training programme will help steward the Torch Relay on Sunday as one of their colleagues from Newham carries the Olympic flame over Tower Bridge.