Leyton improvement work: BBC video
Watch the Leader of the Council talking to residents about living in an Olympic host borough.
» Watch the video here
2012 A year to remember - events calendar
We will be celebrating with our residents throughout the year with a fantastic programme of events with something for everyone. It’s going to be a year to remember.
» Use our calendar of events to help plan your celebrations.
Getting involved
Whether you are resident, young person, own a business, are part of a local group or want to become a volunteer , there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved with the Games now!
The Big 6
In order to celebrate the Games and give our residents a year to remember, the borough will be laying on six inspirational events that cover music, film and sports.
» Find out more on The Big 6
2012 Campsite
Waltham Forest is hosting a campsite at Low Hall Sports Ground during the Olympic Games. As well as camping there'll be entertainments, music and sports activities.
» Find out more about the Waltham Forest Campsite
Waltham Forest Games-time hospitality and training venues
Our venue pages will provide you with details about our pre-Games training venues and facilities that are available for hire.
Waltham Forest - Creating a legacy
As a host borough we are focused on getting the most we can from the Games for our residents and local area.
» Read how Waltham Forest is creating a legacy
» See what Waltham Forest has to offer as a host borough.
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Volunteering during the Games
Do you want to welcome the world to Waltham Forest during the Games? Apply now for one of the small number of places remaining on the Council's Games-time volunteer programme, Waltham Forest Welcome.
» Find out how to apply
E-newsletter - Waltham Forest 2012 It's happening here!
Keep up to date with the latest developments in Waltham Forest and the Olympic and Paralympics Games with an Olympic e-update.
» Sign up for the e-newsletter
Changes in the borough
Get in touch
If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please contact:
Waltham Forest 2012 Team
Sycamore House
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Email olympics@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000