Johnson to consult on post-Olympics London

by Catherine Woods - Wednesday, 11th June 2008 -

A special purpose vehicle to collect ideas from the business community about what to do with London's Olympic Park after the 2012 Games will be set up by Mayor Boris Johnson.

Speaking at the CBI Business Summit, Johnson said: “I want you to know that my office is open to all your suggestions about what we should be doing to make sure that we have a lasting legacy; that we maximise the benefits to London.”

The SPV will be a “melting pot” where ideas about the future of the Olympic Park will come together. “We want to make use of your know-how and imagination to create something truly special in East London where people would like to come,” Johnson said.

Ideas he put to the audience included creating an equestrian centre, a university campus or a Hyde Park for the East End.

Johnson said while he couldn’t give details about the SPV, it will be set up “very shortly”. He noted: “Suffice to say, there will be familiar names from the private sector but it’s also vital that we involve the five Olympic host boroughs." Johnson said the boroughs have a huge role to play given it's their legacy.

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