East London Life

All of London’s eyes and ears will be on the new London Mayor, Boris Johnson; at the beginning of the week as he embarks upon a project, that is not only high profile but also dear to all residents. Mayor Johnson had his first meeting with the Olympic board on May 15th, which more than likely was in preparation for the arrival of the International Olympic Committee coordination commission which is arrived a weeek after for the annual inspection visit. The committee was in London for three days where Mayor Johnson met these high rollers in the Games. By all accounts, the Committee was impressed by what they had seen of of the preparation.

Mayor Johnson will be fine during this upcoming visit and will proceed with his campaign promises of bearing down on costs and emphasising the Games sporting legacy that was upheld by his predecessor, Ken Livingstone. Hugh Robertson of the Conservative sports stated, “I’m sure Boris’s two priorities will be to look at rigorous cost controls on the budget and a proper mass participation sporting legacy from the Games for London.”

Londoners are also keeping an eye on the relationship that the new mayor will have with Tessa Jowel, the Olympics minister. She played a major role in Livingstone’s campaign, as they are represented the same political party, of course.