Interview with Pam Chesters
Gemma Howell, 18, from the Mayor’s Children and Young People’s Unit speaks to Pam Chesters to find out more 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 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
Orange RockCorps you can help transform your local area and earn you a ticket to an exclusive Albert Hall gig in September.

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

Olympic boroughs launch VAULT film project for young Londoners
If you ’re aged 14-19, interested in film and live in the Olympic boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets read on.

Zip around London this summer
Aged 11-15? Travel to for free on buses and trams in London with a Zip Oyster photocard.

Get fit for free on the South Bank this summer!
Swimming, water polo, climbing, tennis or football, you can do it for free on the South Bank this summer.

Spirit of London Awards launched
A fab new awards scheme aimed at recognising the talent of London’s young people has just been launched.

Looking for adventure?
If you’re aged 12-17, and fancy taking part in an exciting new TV programme read on.

Your chance to busk underground!
If you are a musician or singer aged between 16 and 25, find out how you can win a chance to perform on the London Underground.

Meeting with the Mayor
On 5 June, the Mayor, Boris Johnson and the Peer Outreach Workers Team had their second meeting. James Cleverly, Ambassador for Young People and Pam Chesters, Advisor on Health and Youth Opportunities also took part.

Summer Uni
If you’re aged between 8 and 25 and interested in learning something new, or simply doing something fun, head on over to a Summer Uni course.

Sofia's Diary
On 3 June, networking site Bebo teamed up with Transport for London (TFL) to release an episode of popular teen drama series Sofia’s Diary on road safety.

Calling all young filmmakers
The Future Film competition is looking for entries from young filmmakers that show London as a vibrant city that's always on the go.

Mayor launches fund to tackle child poverty in London
Boris Johnson has launched a new charity, the Mayor’s Fund, to help the 600,000 children and young people living in poverty in London.

Get into the Rhythm of London this summer!
A two-day celebration of music in July, as part of an ongoing programme to get more young people involved in music.

Want an e-mentor?
If you're aged 13 to 19 and want advice on your career or education options, you can sign up for a dedicated e-mentor.

Young Environmental Photographer of the Year
The Young Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is looking for photos that highlight issues important to your generation.

My Head Hurts!
Youngminds wants your views on the information available on their My Head Hearts website

UK Youth Parliament – Battle of the Campaigns 2009
UK Youth Parliament wants young people aged 11-18 to cast their vote to help decide on three major youth campaigns for 2009.

DFID youth summit
On 2 April leaders from all over the world are coming to London to talk about the big issues facing people and the planet at the G20 London Summit.

Get Ahead at London 2012
The Get Ahead Programme is offering ten school or college leavers a chance to work at the London 2012 Organising Committee.

Sharp Shotz Unsigned 09
If you're a young musican aged under-25 and think you can write a completely original song read on.

Get involved at the Young Vic
If you're aged 18-25, interested in the theatre and live or work in Lambeth or Southwark read on.

Summer Uni London Easter courses
Try something new with Summer Uni London this Easter.

FREE film tickets
Action for Children has teamed up with Picturehouse Cinemas to offer you the chance to enjoy FREE screenings.

Find your musical route
Interested in making music, but don't know where to start?

Musical perfomers wanted!
If you're aged 14-19, and are a musician, a singer or part of a band, read on.

Singers wanted for Roundhouse show
If you're a singer aged 18-25 and want to perform at the Roundhouse, read on.

TfL launches tough teen road safety campaign
Think! Look out for your mates. Don't let your friendship die on the road.

Gain new skills and help make BIG decisions
Young People ’s Fund 2 Local Grants are giving up to £38 million to improve the lives of young people across England.

Terrence Higgins Trust wants Young Leaders
If you're aged 13-19 and interested in sex and relationships education, read on.

Interview with the Mayor’s new Ambassador for Youth
James Cleverly became the Mayor’s Ambassador for Young People in January 2009. Young London’s Peer Outreach team talked to him about his new role.

Mayor's new Adviser on Health and Youth opportunities
Mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Pamela Chesters as Adviser on Health and Youth opportunities.

Struggling with mental health issues?
A new website has been launched to support young people who are dealing with mental health issues.

Mayor signs London Pledge for children in care
A pledge has been signed by Mayor Boris Johnson to help improve the lives of children in care in London.

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

New website to stop online bullies
Charity Beatbullying offer advice to victims of social networking and mobile phone bullies.

FREE theatre tickets for young people
618,000 FREE theatre tickets to young people aged under 26 in over 200 venues across England.

FREE website design and construction courses in Hackney
Point Blank want Hackney teens to design and construct an exciting new website for Hackney Youth Service.

FREE music and media course in south-east London
Streetvibes are offering free multimedia courses for 14-19 year olds.

Young Citizens' Action Agenda for London
On 5 February at noon, six young Londoners met the Mayor at City Hall to present the Young Citizens' Action Agenda for London.

Show C4 what's in your Headspace
If you're aged 13-18, Channel 4 wants your ideas for Headspace, their new online TV show.

London Winter of Sport
If you fancy trying out a new sport for free this winter, London Winter of Sport can help.

New LGBT youth group for under-16s
If you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or just unsure about your sexuality, then you can talk about how you feel at this new LGBT youth group for under-16s.

The Comedy School
The Comedy School runs programmes for young people around arts and issue-based projects, and have worked with youth inclusion projects, youth offending and safer schools teams.

Young Minds Healthy Heads
If you’re aged 5-25 and have a view on what makes young people unhappy, angry, worried or stressed, why not join Young Minds’ Healthy Heads group?

Healthy eating
If you want to have fun and learn what happens when you eat too much junk food, don’t miss The British Heart Foundation’s new online game, Yoobot.

Listen up London - Reel Change film launched
A hard-hitting new film showing life in London for young people has just been launched. ‘Hear me Out’ features interviews with young people talking about their lives.

Knife crime: It doesn’t have to happen
The government has launched a new hard-hitting billboard campaign encouraging young people to stand up against knife crime.

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.

Get creative at the Roundhouse
If you're under-25 and interested in developing your creative side, then get yourself down to the Roundhouse Studios.

A Manifesto for youth
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is updating its Manifesto and wants to hear from young people aged 11 to 18 with ideas, issues, passions or causes they want to share.

New campaign encourages young people to ‘Play On’ rugby
The Rugby Football Union along with sponsors O2 have launched a campaign encouraging 16 to 24 year olds to 'Play On' rather than quit rugby when they leave education.

Met Police’s Youth Scrutiny research published
Earlier this year, the Met Police Authority asked 1,000 young Londoners about their experiences as victims, witnesses and perpetrators of crime. The results have now been published.

Government launches tough new anti-knife crime campaign
Featuring hard-hitting adverts, designed by young people for young people, the government is investing £3 million in the campaign over the next three years.

Youth in Action programme
Want to learn more about other European countries and cultures? Aged between 13 and 25? Then you may be interested to hear about the British Council’s Youth in Action programme.

Healthcare for London
If you’re a young person concerned about the future of healthcare in the capital, Healthcare for London wants to hear from you.

It’s not a good look – Met Police’s new campaign to beat youth knife crime
A campaign has been launched by the Met Police aimed at stopping young people from carrying and using knives.

Government’s £25 million boost for children’s culture
The Government has announced plans to ensure every child and young person in the UK has access to at least five hours of cultural activities each and every week.

Radiowaves Voice It! – free podcasting project from the Ministry of Justice…. Radiowaves, the schools podcasting network, and the Ministry of Justice are giving young people the chance to have their say as part of an innovative new project called ‘Voice It’. They are currently looking for schools and organisations to take part in the project….

Plans for new youth Olympics Games…! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said yes to plans to put on a summer and winter Youth Olympic Games for 14 – 18 year olds from around the world. The IOC are worried that teenagers are loosing interest in the Olympics and hope that this initiative will help turn them back on…

Engaging in London 2012 - A new fund worth £11 million has been announced by the Mayor to boost employment, training and skills projects across London.

CHOICE - A new website which offers young Londoners the chance to find out and plan their future education online.

Dealing with rape and sexual assault - London has three safe Havens where people can go and get specialist help following rape or serious sexual assault. Find out what happens during a visit.

Bully Watch London - Bullying is a common experience for London's children. Find out what the Mayor is doing to put a stop to it.

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