2012 Games legacy
Now that the Games are over, we want to ensure the benefits continue to be spread throughout the UK through the involvement of local government.
The key objectives of our Games legacy project are to:
- make sure that the benefits of the Games continue to spread to places they wouldn't reach without our intervention
- help local government play its full part in delivering that
- make sure that local government's delivery role is fully understood and valued by other agencies and the public.
Contact
If you have any queries or would like further information about our work on the 2012 Olympics legacy please contact:
Laura Caton
Email: laura.caton@local.gov.uk
'Inspired by 2012' brand launched
The ‘Inspired by 2012' brand is an initiative led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Cabinet Office to bring together legacy projects inspired by the 2012 Games and the Diamond Jubilee under a single brand. (Pic courtesy London 2012)
Everyone for tennis – Olympics legacy case studies
Local councils have been working closely with the Lawn Tennis Association to produce a programme of parks tennis for all ages and abilities. Read how it was done... (picture courtesy of the LTA)
Leadership Academy: Transforming the delivery of sport in local communities
Following a successful leadership academy held in February 2013, the LGA and Sport England are pleased to be able to offer another two-day programme to assist councillors lead transformational change in their sport and leisure services.
LGA response to Sport England's 'Get healthy, get into sport' programme
The LGA has responded to Sport England's announcement of £5.8 million of Lottery cash for 14 projects designed to get the nation fit and healthy. The ‘Get healthy, get into sport' programme intends to invest in a range of approaches to engage inactive people in sport. (Pic courtesy London 2012)
Olympics legacy boost – £150m for primary school sport in England
The Government has announced funding for school sport and PE worth £150 million a year for the next two years. The ringfenced money will be given directly to primary schools in England. (Pic courtesy London 2012)
See also:
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the final edition – November 2012
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the July 2012 update
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the May 2012 update
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the April 2012 update.
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the February 2012 update.
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the December 2011 update.
2012 Games e-bulletin
Read the November 2011 update.
LGA Games toolkit
This concise document is intended to provide councils with the information they'll need to make the Games a success in their areas.
Publications
A real legacy: getting the Games on track for our communities
Getting on track: How local authorities can maximise the benefits of London 2012
Two publications exploring how local authorities can maximise the benefits of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Putting the people back into participation
'Putting the people back into participation' sets out how local councils can help achieve a legacy of mass participation for everyone.
Active People Survey 6
On the Sport England website
Guidance on delivering more sustainable events
Support and guidance including links to related information including Zero Waste initiatives and Food Legacy programme.
Join LGA's 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games network
The 2012 Games network offers members an Olympic and Paralympic e-bulletin to keep them up to date with the latest news on the Games and ways councils can get more involved. To be part of this network, please email your details to: cts@local.gov.uk.
