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Census 2011
National statistics Census info
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Leeds City Council
Census information
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The 2011 Census is coming
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Help Tomorrow Take Shape
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New Wortley Census 1881
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The census has collected information about the population every ten years since 1801. The next census in England and Wales is on March 27th 2011.
The census tells us how many people live where and the types of people they are (young, old, married, single).This means decisions, like working out who needs facilities in the future, are focused on accurate, relevant details.
Millions of pounds shared out
The Department of Communities and Local Government and the Department of Health allocate money to local and health authorities. Census statistics feed into that process. That’s why you need to be counted to make sure that Leeds is properly represented in the decision-making process, and gets it's fair share of funding!
Your community and family benefit
You need to complete and return the Census form so that the services and facilities your community / family uses can be identified. These services include schools, hospitals and emergency services. Census statistics help work out the amount of funding allocated to facilities in Leeds' communities.
The Census is confidential
Personal information from the Census is never shared with any government department nationally or locally. The information collected is kept confidential and protected by law. The Census is exempt from requests for information under the Freedom of Information act. |
2011 Census coming to a letterbox near you
On 27 March 2011 all residential households in the United Kingdom will be taking part in a census. Since 1801 a day has been chosen every ten years for this purpose (except in 1941 during the war). The census provides an excellent source of information about the population. This enables central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to identify need for housing, education, health and transport services for years to come.
Did you know that supermarkets use census statistics to work out the kind of foods they need to sell to keep local communities stocked up with their favourites? Water companies use the census data to plan the pipes for clean and wastewater – to make sure there’s enough for everyone. Fire brigades and the police use census data to help communities, putting fire alarms and crime prevention measures in specific areas. The benefits are far reaching.
The census statistics also feed into the allocation of funding for local authorities and play a major part in identifying need for local services in communities, so it is crucial the population estimate is as accurate as possible. When the questionnaire envelope comes through the door you’ll easily recognise it by the purple 2011 Census logo. Take care of it. If, like many people, you want to complete the questionnaire online, your individual internet code is on the front of the questionnaire.
The 2011 Census doesn’t want anyone to fall behind – so there is a wide range of help options available (such as language guidance booklets, large print format, Text Relay and census field staff on hand, as well as online help and telephone call centres). |