A company called LOCOG - London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games has been set up to organise, publicise and stage the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This company replaces the bidding company and its responsibility in the short-term will be to conduct careful planning to ensure that London delivers on its promises.
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Nations and Regions Group
As part of the planning work to date LOCOG has reviewed the 'Nations & Regions Group' (NRG), which was set up during the bidding phase to develop support for the Bid across the UK and are proposing to set up a structure, led by this group, which will ensure delivery of UK-wide benefits from London hosting the Games in an effective, co-ordinated way.
The South West RDA is working with Sport England South West to develop a strategy for the South West Region which will reflect the aims of the Nations & Regions Group, but which will also be tailored to local needs to ensure that the South West benefits from the opportunities provided by London hosting the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games - from inspiring greater sporting involvement to hosting major events and preparation camps, increasing tourism, providing goods, services and volunteers and leaving a lasting legacy for the whole community. The Region will have a representative on the Nations & Regions Group, which will involve senior representation from Regional Development Agencies and Regional Sports Boards.
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