Young London Kids

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Harrow kids tell us about themselves, how they’d describe London to an alien, and more.

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If kids ran London, what would be different?

We could stay up late.”
“Everything would be free.”
“It would be colourful and fun.

Illustration of a young person riding a bicycle through London

Check out who is in charge of what and who makes the decisions that affect you in London


	Mayor’s music instrument amnesty for young people On 24 October, Mayor of London Boris Johnson launched a new campaign, ‘No Strings Attached’, to get more young people involved in music. Find out more about ‘No Strings Attached’.

Help a London park

If you love London’s parks and open spaces, here’s how you can help a local park win cash from the Mayor for improvements.

Mayor says ‘Time for Action’ on youth crime

Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new action plan to help tackle the root causes of youth crime.

Your chance to meet Jacqueline Wilson

How would you like to meet the UK's favourite children's author, Jacqueline Wilson? You've probably got loads of questions you'd like to ask her, well now's your chance.

Voices for a Better World

If you fancy taking part in a spectacular singing event at the O2 Arena in front of 16,000 people, then read on...

Build your own play space!

If you're aged 8 to 13, the government wants to hear your views on play and play areas as part of a national consultation on children's play.

Family Firework fun in London

As Bonfire Night falls in the middle of the week this year, there are firework displays in London from Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 November. Entrance

London Children’s Film Festival, 22-30 November

The fourth LCFF brings together a film feast for kids. From short films to brand new feature films, films made by young people to animation, foreign favourites and sing-a-long-a-favourite film!

11 Million Takeover Day 2008

On 7 November, the second annual Takeover Day gives you and other young people a chance to take over from adults and have a say on some of the organisations that influence your life.

Events are listed in our events section.

So what U saying? Your comments about London.

‘We have a system in our school called bully buddies. It doesn’t just stop bullying: it helps children who don't behave properly or who have nobody to play with.’Lucy, age 11