£50,000 for each London borough to fly the flag during the Olympics

High streets, town halls and public squares are to be decorated in Olympic colours thanks to a City Hall grant.

Each London borough will receive a £50,000 grant to pay for the flags, banners and bunting to provide a uniform "Look and Feel" for next summer.
Boroughs will be encouraged to submit their own proposals for how their area might look, giving them the flexibility to decide how the designs will be used to best display hidden aspects of London, highlight public spaces and enhance the fabric of the city.

A "Look Book", a catalogue of finished designs and all materials the boroughs will be able to purchase, will be released this summer. Mayor Boris Johnson said: "The games are a unique opportunity for London to secure its position for another generation as the best big city in the world.

"We all have a duty to make the most of this opportunity and I'm determined to ensure every part of the capital gets to benefit and enjoy the Games.

"This fund will help us put on the best show and showcase ourselves to the world - wherever we are."

London boroughs must identify areas to dress and consult the Greater London Authority and organiser Locog by the end of July, confirming their plans by the end of September. All orders from the Look Book must be received by the end of the year.