"Maximising the legacy for Suffolk from the London 2012 Olympic
and Paralympic Games"
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On 6 July 2005 it was announced that London had been awarded
the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Although Suffolk will not be
hosting any events the East of England will host two Olympic
events: mountain biking in Essex and white water
canoeing in Hertfordshire. |
Suffolk was enthusiastic in backing the London bid and is firmly
behind the 2012 Games and is now rising to the challenge to make
the most of the Games for Suffolk. With our proximity to London and
good transport connections to the venue, there is the potential for
the county to not only capitalise on the benefits from the actual
Games but also to use them as a catalyst to drive forward economic
and social development and change throughout the county.
To ensure Suffolk is well placed to both contribute to a
successful Games, and benefit from an economic and social legacy, a
partnership group of public, private and voluntary sector
organisations has been formed.
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The ambition for the Suffolk Partnership is to create a
sustainable legacy from the 2012 Games that extends from sport to
economic development, regeneration, skills, employment, culture and
tourism.
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“With all the sporting action taking place on our doorstep,
Suffolk is in pole position to benefit from this major event”
Councillor Lisa Chambers, Portfolio Holder for Economic and
Cultural Development
