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Photograph of young LondonersThe Young Londoners Survey

In spring 2009, ICM conducted a survey of young Londoners aged 11-16 on key themes such as education, crime and safety, civic involvement, transport and the environment, and their attitudes to key mayoral policies.

View highlights of the Young Londoners Survey.

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Big Dance 2010

Sign up to learn the routine for a Guinness World Record attempt in July 2010 as part of the Big Dance Schools Pledge. Schools worldwide will simultaneously perform the same dance routine. In preparation, choreographer Hakeem Onibudo will host a master class on 20 January at the O2. Encourage your school to get dancing by asking them to register here!

Interview with Pam Chesters

Pam Chesters reveals all about her role as the Mayor’s Health and Youth Opportunities Advisor.

The Young Londoners Survey

To coincide with the first ever Young People’s Question Time, the Mayor has published the results of the Young Londoners Survey.

Interested in a career in construction?

Learn more about the Construction and Built Environment Diploma

Domestic Violence Survey

If you’re aged 16-25 and want to help out a domestic violence charity, Broken Rainbow and Eighteen And Under invite you to complete a short survey.

Earn your travel back

The Mayor of London has kept his promise to give young people who have had their ZIP Oyster photocard taken away the chance to earn them back early by volunteering in their local community.

Join the Orange RockCorps

Transform your local area and earn a ticket to an exclusive Albert Hall gig.

Young People’s Question Time

If you’ve got any burning questions to ask the Mayor, now’s your chance at this special event.

VAULT film project

A youth film training project aimed at developing filmmaking skills for 14-19 year olds.

Zip around London this summer

Travel to for free on buses and trams in London with a Zip Oyster photocard.

 

 

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Interested in a career as a sportsperson?

On the 21 June Sporting Futures, a fantastic free sports event, will take place in Edmonton in London.

Drop-in events at the NPG

The National Portrait Gallery is hosting FREE drop-in sessions and workshops for young people.

Young Tate events at Tate Britain

Tate Forum is a public programme of FREE events run by young people aged 14-25

What's on in London

There's no excuse for living in London and being bored, because there's always something to do. Find out what's free, what's fun and what's on in London.

Feedback

So what U saying? Your comments about London.

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Issue zone

It's about what matters to you - looking good, feeling good, staying safe and doing the things you want to do.

Get streetwise

Prepare yourself for tackling the tougher side of life.

Get healthy

Is it time for a new you? Check out our guide to healthier living.

Get creative

Get inspired - in art, drama, music, dance and film.

Get active

Get going - find out what you can do in London and where to do it.

Be green

What can you do to make London a cleaner, greener city?

Get on path to success

How can I find out about the right learning, training or job opportunities for me?

About London

Who runs London?

Find out what the politicians do in London.

Things to do

Use our search to find out what's on in your area.

Getting around

The best way from A to B? Use the Journey Planner.

Having your say

Tell us what's right and what's wrong with London.

About us

All about the Mayor, the GLA and this website.

State of London's Children Report

All about London's children (PDF and RTF versions available).

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