Local event organisers and venues had been planning to line the East London route with various celebrations, and the switch away from the Olympic stadium has .
But today Locog moved to defend its position and suggested Tower Hamlets, where the original route was, would be compensated with alternative Olympic activity:
"This is one of the hardest decisions we have had to take – and we realise that this may be disappointing for Tower Hamlets. We have agreed with the Leader of Tower Hamlets Council to develop a proposal creating other opportunities for the borough to be part of the Games," said Locog chairman Sebastian Coe.
"Our prime objective as the Organising Committee has to be to deliver venues and events that work for the athletes, spectators, and for the host city – venues that provide the best possible way of keeping the city moving, minimising disruption for everyone and, critically, getting the athletes and spectators to the venues on time. We are confident that the new route is the best way to do this."
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