Working in close partnership with a number of key partners, clubs and community groups Nottingham City Council bought the London 2012 Games to Nottingham, by giving local communities the opportunity to get involved and feel part of the Olympic experience.

The overall aim was to ensure the Games had a positive impact on Nottingham residents and helped build a lasting legacy of participation in sport, leisure and culture across the city.

Some of the years' highlights were:

• the huge programme of FREE and great value events and activities delivered, across the city, by Nottingham City Council and it's partners to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 
  To find out more about how Nottingham citizens were inspired and engaged to participate, spectate or volunteer during 2012 take a look at our Events Summary
• Nottingham City's Game On Programme helped and supported the arts, culture and sporting communities to attract external funding and resources they needed to increase participation and improve sustainability. Visit  2012 Funding Successes to read more about the financial impact of Game On.
   
• London 2012's Inspire programme helped bring the benefits of the 2012 Games to every part of Nottingham, with the City boasting an impressive number of projects that were awarded the Inspire Mark and aim to make a real and lasting change. Visit Inspire Projects for a full list.