Recommendations

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The Commission has made a number of recommendations as part of our reviews. We track the progress made against these recommendations quarterly and provide a full update in our Annual Reviews. This recommendation tracker shows the status of every recommendation we have made.

ID	Review	Year	Owner	Recommendation	Status
82	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to review the early development of the draft Legacy Masterplan to ensure it appropriately captures wider and cross-cutting benefits, and that it is appropriate ... Read more	Complete
81	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	ODA/LOCOG to clarify how it will implement the commitment to access and mobility for Olympic Park and for temporary venues and temporary overlay. Read more	Closed
80	Annual	2007	LDA ODA LOCOG GOE	Develop clearly focused aspirations and targets for numbers of people to be trained, short and long term employment targets with particular reference to equalities. Read more	Closed
79	Annual	2007	LDA ODA LOCOG GOE	Ensure that the work of the various agencies operating in the skills and employment area (ODA, LDA, host boroughs, local voluntary sector, local education authorities, ... Read more	Closed
78	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to conduct a review of the LETF process as part of the ongoing work programme. Read more	Complete
77	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to monitor implementation of the equalities and diversity strategy. Read more	Complete
76	Annual	2007	CSL	The final ODA Equalities and Diversity strategy has now been issued and the commission will review this as part of a review of social and ... Read more	Complete
75	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Make plans for implementation of a Games-time LEZ available after the Beijing Games. Read more	Complete
74	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG GLA GOE LDA LLDC	Ensure that the health benefits of other workstreams are captured. For example, the impact on wellbeing from long term employment offered through the Employment and ... Read more	Closed
73	Annual	2007	LOCOG ODA	Work with food suppliers as early as possible to ensure there is an adequate supply chain to meet the ambitions for healthy, local and sustainable ... Read more	Complete
72	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop the 2012 programme sustainable food strategy by 2008 with subsequent revisions after the Beijing Games. Read more	Complete
71	Annual	2007	ODA	Ensure biodiversity issues are effectively managed in the development of Prescott Lock. Read more	Complete
70	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Produce plans for habitat and species management at other venues as part of the VEMP process. Read more	Complete
69	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	Set out how biodiversity is incorporated into the design process for venues and other development. Read more	Complete
68	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	Develop clear plans for how habitat is to be restored after construction on all sites. Read more	Closed
67	Annual	2007	ODA LLDC	As part of the Legacy Masterplan Framework, clarify what resources will be available and which agency will be responsible for managing the implementation of the ... Read more	Closed
66	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	LOCOG should establish dialogue with the utility sponsor (appointed by LOCOG) and the utility partner (appointed by the ODA) in 2008 to understand how the ... Read more	Closed
65	Annual	2007	LOCOG ODA	Define energy targets for temporary venues and other venues requiring temporary overlay. Read more	Closed
64	Annual	2007	ODA	Ensure that the ODA energy scheme is developed to utilise alternative fuel sources over time and during legacy. Read more	Closed
63	Annual	2007	ODA	Continue the good work to incentivise the Energy Services Company (to be appointed by the ODA) to deliver higher levels of carbon reduction. Read more	Closed
62	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a clear communications strategy for the carbon strategy which is transparent about how carbon is to be managed, using terminology that is clear to ... Read more	Complete
61	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Set out a timetable for refreshing the strategy to take account of emerging good practice Read more	Complete
60	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a proactive approach to linking the carbon strategy to the procurement process. Read more	Complete
59	Annual	2007	OBSG	Define how the carbon strategy will be decided and led at an executive level. Read more	Closed
58	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a clear definition of the footprint of the Games to include all relevant sources of greenhouse gas emissions that are created as a result ... Read more	Complete
57	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Ensure that waste disposal is included in the carbon footprint to encourage prioritisation of re-use over recycling. Read more	Complete
56	Annual	2007	LDA LLDC	The LDA should lead development of a clear vision of waste disposal infrastructure for East London. This should link to opportunities to use waste from ... Read more	Closed
55	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a strategy and standards for temporary overlay and temporary venues. Read more	Closed
54	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	Continue to develop a strategy for dealing with environmentally sensitive materials through the design and supply chain process. Read more	Closed
53	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a programme for minimisation and disposal of Games time waste in a manner that achieves the 'zero landfill' objective and stimulates investment in facilities ... Read more	Closed
52	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to review waste as a thematic review and comment further on roles and responsibilities. Read more	Complete
51	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to review the local skills and employment process as part of a thematic review in the current year with recommendations for scalability. Read more	Complete
50	Annual	2007	CSL	CSL to review legacy arrangements in more detail in the next Governance Review. Read more	Complete
49	Annual	2007	GLA	Allocate clear responsibility roles for delivery plans and a process for the necessary parties to approve and agree plans. Read more	Closed
48	Annual	2007	GLA	Ensure that succession planning, recruitment and induction of members of the Olympic team delivers people with a sound knowledge of regional government in London and ... Read more	Closed
47	Annual	2007	GLA	Develop the reporting structure to fully address the achievement of delivery plan requirements. Read more	Closed
46	Annual	2007	GLA	Complete the planned revisions to the delivery plans to describe how accountability for the Olympic Objectives will be disseminated, delivered and reported. Read more	Closed
45	Annual	2007	GLA	Ensure that the process to communicate delivery plan content to people who need to know is progressed. The joint GLA/LDA programme group needs to be ... Read more	Closed
44	Annual	2007	GLA	Clarify that the role of delivery plans is to achieve the Olympic Objectives agreed by the Olympic Board. It may be necessary to update them ... Read more	Closed
43	Annual	2007	GOE	Develop a detailed reporting process related to the PSA objectives and the role of CSL in providing assurance. Read more	Complete
42	Annual	2007	GOE	Ensure that recruitment and induction of relationship managers continues to deliver people with a sound knowledge of government and skills in using networks to achieve ... Read more	Closed
41	Annual	2007	GOE	Develop a reporting structure that relates to the achievement of Legacy Action Plan requirements. Read more	Complete
40	Annual	2007	GOE GLA	Complete the planned development of Legacy Action Plans by DCMS and GLA to describe how accountability for the Olympic Objectives will be disseminated, delivered and ... Read more	Complete
39	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Develop a Sustainability Management System that delivers adequate assurance in the absence of an ISO 14001 system and takes into account the requirements of BS ... Read more	Complete
38	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Demonstrate commitment to SD principles by embedding SD into job descriptions, objectives, recruitment and personal development plans. Read more	Complete
37	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Demonstrate how SD is being embedded into contractual commitments and into the process for measuring results in relation to sponsorship arrangements generally and in relation ... Read more	Complete
36	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Ensure that Functional Area Business plans address clear SD targets, activities and outcomes in the next draft Read more	Closed
35	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Demonstrate significant progress in developing the following strategic plans over the next 12 months: • Food strategy to incorporate local, sustainable, healthy options which also minimise ... Read more	Complete
34	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Publish specific SD objectives and targets. Read more	Closed
33	Annual	2007	ODA	Clarify objectives and responsibilities and targets for temporary venues and overlay. Read more	Closed
32	Annual	2007	ODA	Ensure that shortage of information on legacy use of facilities does not preclude the business case for sustainable options by working with a range of ... Read more	Closed
31	Annual	2007	ODA	Ensure that the recommendations highlighted in this report and in the emerging Legacy Masterplan Framework are taken into account in procurement specifications and design briefs ... Read more	Closed
30	Annual	2007	ODA	Demonstrate commitment to SD principles by embedding SD into job descriptions, bonuses, objectives, recruitment and personal development plans, induction and training. Read more	Complete
29	Annual	2007	ODA	Focus on recruitment of long term staff to support this agenda and procurement of resources required to support through service contracts and consultancy. Propose clear ... Read more	Complete
28	Annual	2007	ODA	Ensure that sub-project specific plans contain detailed SD targets using guidance and co-ordination from the SD team. Summarise detailed targets and objectives to act as ... Read more	Complete
27	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG GLA GOE LDA LLDC	Key Stakeholders to work with CSL to establish a pragmatic and meaningful reporting process. Read more	Complete
26	Annual	2007	GOE CSL	Clarify how reporting and verification of performance data will take place now that OPSU has been disbanded. Read more	Complete
25	Annual	2007	LOCOG	Build on the development of the London 2012 Sustainability Plan to describe how the wider strategic and legacy objectives related to the five key themes ... Read more	Complete
24	Annual	2007	GOE OBSG	Implement the appointment of the nominated senior executive from OBSG to lead the SD agenda and ensure early engagement with key issues such as carbon ... Read more	Complete
23	Annual	2007	GOE GLA	Complete the planned development of co-ordinated Legacy Action Plans by GOE and GLA to describe how accountability for the Olympic Objectives will be disseminated, delivered ... Read more	Complete
22	Annual	2007	GOE	GOE to update the programme brief document and ensure the principles and relevant content is communicated as part of the induction process for new staff ... Read more	Closed
21	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG GLA GOE LDA LLDC	Ensure that recruitment and succession plans are in place to provide continuity for key roles. Read more	Closed
20	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission should undertake a review based on the ODA internal audit report into design to ensure that SD issues have been dealt with appropriately. Read more	Complete
19	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission should undertake a further review of commercial arrangements as part of its ongoing work plan. Read more	Complete
18	Annual	2007	LOCOG	The contribution made by sustainability partners should be clearly communicated through various media, including a section of the London 2012 website which also reports their ... Read more	Closed
17	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	ODA and LOCOG should develop a clear plan to collect information about labour standards in the supply chains of commercial partners and suppliers and, more ... Read more	Closed
16	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission should conduct a further review of legacy arrangements and plans as part of its ongoing work plan in 2009 and should carry out ... Read more	Closed
15	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission should review, in 2009, the arrangements to deliver healthy and diverse sustainable food with linkages to opportunities to improve health and social/economic sustainability. Read more	Complete
14	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission should review, in 2008, the processes, infrastructure and resources to maximise the social and economic sustainability opportunities presented by the Games. Read more	Complete
13	Annual	2007	LDA LLDC	The LDA should lead the development of a clear vision of waste disposal infrastructure for East London. This should link to opportunities to use waste ... Read more	Closed
12	Annual	2007	OBSG	OBSG should consider the options for carbon management associated with the Games based on the current study. This should be followed by clear communication of ... Read more	Closed
11	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	LOCOG should establish dialogue with the utility sponsor (appointed by LOCOG) and the utility partner (appointed by the ODA) in 2008 to understand how the ... Read more	Closed
10	Annual	2007	CSL London 2012 Sustainability Group	The commission should establish a work programme with the London 2012 Sustainability Group to define how the commission will receive and act on SD performance ... Read more	Complete
9	Annual	2007	London 2012 Sustainability Group	London 2012 Sustainability Group to develop appropriate SD reporting processes to cover all aspects of the London 2012 programme. Read more	Complete
8	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	ODA and LOCOG should clearly set out their proposals for developing management systems (SMS) to cover all aspects of SD which will be subject to ... Read more	Complete
7	Annual	2007	LOCOG	The full requirements of the London 2012 Sustainability Plan (SP) as they apply to LOCOG should be fully embedded in the next round of functional ... Read more	Closed
6	Annual	2007	ODA	Clear and specific SD objectives and targets should be embedded in ODA sub-project plans, with associated personal objectives, recruitment and training to ensure appropriately skilled ... Read more	Complete
5	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG GLA GOE LDA LLDC	Succession plans are put in place for all key positions essential to the delivery of SD outcomes. Also see recommendation 3. Read more	Closed
4	Annual	2007	ODA LOCOG	ODA and LOCOG should develop a clear statement of intent with respect to standards for temporary venues and temporary overlay. Read more	Closed
3	Annual	2007	OBSG London 2012 Sustainability Group	OBSG, through the London 2012 Sustainability Group, should establish cross-cutting workstreams to deliver the strategic aspirations described by the five key themes and other significant ... Read more	Closed
2	Annual	2007	CSL GLA GOE	The commission should conduct a formal review of the two Legacy Action Plans as part of its ongoing programme of work. GLA and DCMS should ... Read more	Closed
1	Annual	2007	CSL	The commission's 2008 governance review should have a particular focus on the arrangements to stage the Games and deliver a sustainable legacy nationally Read more	Complete

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