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Published on 14 February 2011
Archived on 14 March 2011
The countdown continues with just weeks to go until the 2011 Census, where residents in Stratford-on-Avon District will take part in the nation's biggest survey.
Every ten years the Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries out a census to find out more about the people who live in England and Wales, and about the make-up of local neighbourhoods, taking a numerical snapshot on a single date to gain an accurate picture of the population. The next census will take place on Sunday 27th March 2011, when ONS will be sending out questionnaires for around 25 million households to complete.
The census asks about work, health, national identity, citizenship, ethnic background, education, second homes, language, religion, marital status and so on. These statistics are then used to build a picture of today's society.
Like all local authorities in England and Wales, Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Warwickshire County Council, relies on census population statistics to get the government funding we need for public services. How much we get is directly related to how many and what kind of people the census says live in our area. So even if the census were to end up just a few households short, it could make a very real difference to people's lives. The census needs to include everyone, everywhere – and that's why everyone has to take part.
In March 2011 your questionnaire will come by post and can be returned using the pre-paid envelope or for the first time ever you will be able to do it online. You must complete it and everything you tell the census is in strictest confidence, it should only take around 10 minutes to complete for each person and the information will only be used to produce statistics. ONS will not share your personal information with any other government department or organisation.
The census needs everyone to take part in helping tomorrow take shape – and this is your chance to make a difference.
There has been a census every ten years since 1801, except in 1941 when the country was at war. No-one has yet found a better way to build a picture of a diverse and changing population.
So what's new for 2011?
Recruitment continues for CCS Interviewers in Stratford-on-Avon and the next closing date is Thursday 17th February 2011. To apply visit www.censusjobs.co.uk.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575
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