Millennium Wheel Eyes up a permanent siting

Story by Jack Foley

TOURISTS will be able to get a bird’s eye view of the capital whenever they want if Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, gives final approval for the London Eye to be made a permanent fixture in the city skyline.

Lambeth councillors have already voted unanimously to grant the attraction permanent planning permission, leaving the final decision over the Millennium Wheel’s future in the hands of Mayor Ken and the Environment Secretary.

The 450-feet structure has become one of the capital’s most popular tourist attractions since being launched in March 2000 to mark the start of the millennium. Over 8.