Central London Taskforce for the 2012 Games

The Olympics are one of the greatest sporting events ever to be held, and the London 2012 Olympic Games provide a fantastic opportunity for London to showcase its energy and unique characteristics to the world.

The Central London Taskforce for the 2012 Games facilitates the connection of central London to the Olympic plans and Olympic-led initiatives. By widening this engagement and involvement it creates opportunities for people to come together to help the city to shine even brighter in 2012 and – crucially – beyond.


The Taskforce works with business, cultural and education institutions, local authorities and the Olympic family to showcase and enhance the London Olympic plans and offer, ensuring that visitors, and Londoners alike, experience the best London can offer. And what’s more, make the lasting impact on London and the people who live and work here, to 'make the Games ours, local, relevant, great'.

Its aim is to create collective action to build a lasting legacy, embracing London's welcome to the world, its cultural offer, a better public realm and a greater sense of wellbeing for Londoners.

Its programme involves a series of events, briefings and information to:

  • Showcase, celebrate and contribute to, the central London offer
  • Maximise the Olympic opportunities
  • Provide a platform for engagement
  • Support the 2012 teams and central
    London offer

A lagacy project Central London Partnership, the Taskforce is chaired by Sir David Bell and led by Patricia Brown,Central