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At a conference at the Rich Mix arts centre in Bethnal Green, young people from across London raised their hopes and concerns about the 2012 Olympics. Many said that they thought the Games are proving too expensive, damaging the environment and negatively affecting local people’s lives.

It was organised by the educational charity, The Daneford Trust, and entitled, "The Olympics: A fair starting block for all?" The aim of the event was to draw up a youth manifesto, which will be presented to Olympic planners.

Delwar Hussain, who organised the conference and is a volunteer with The Daneford Trust, told BBC London: "The Olympics so far have been this massive top-down thing where people that are completely inaccessible to everyday people have been deciding for the rest of us."

Among the issues discussed were residential evictions from Clays Lane on the Olympic site, and the growth in advertising and corporate sponsorship. Many said that the organisers had forgotten about the peaceful, unifying ideals of the original Games.

To watch the report about the event click on the link above.

Do you think the Olympics will benefit young people in London? Send me your views at angela.saini@bbc.co.uk