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« on: May 07, 2021, 01:11:02 PM »

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THE response to Census 2021 has exceeded expectations – with 97% of households across Wales and England having so far completed it.

A response target of 94% had been set before the launch of the online questionnaire.

All local authorities have seen more than 90% of households respond, exceeding the 80% target.

There is still time for people to complete the census but time is running out with the online questionnaire set to close on May 17.

Now the main field operation has ended, as in 2011, around 350,000 households across Wales and England will be invited to take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS).

This short, separate, interviewer-led survey will enable the ONS to get a final view of the response rates.

“We’ve had an amazing response to Census 2021. Our information shows 97 per cent of households have responded so far – exceeding our pre-census target of 94 per cent,” the ONS’s Deputy National Statistician Iain Bell said.

“Those who have taken part have done so to ensure they are represented for their local area. I’d like to thank everyone who has filled out their form so far as well as all the community groups, organisations and local authorities who have helped us make this census a success.

“We’re in a great place as we begin our Census Coverage Survey. This is an important part of making sure the census produces the most accurate population statistics.

"It asks similar questions to the main census, just fewer of them, at addresses in a selection of postcodes across England and Wales. An interviewer will carry out the survey on your doorstep and it will only take around 15 minutes.

“The CCS is a voluntary survey, but by taking part, you will improve the quality of the information the census gathers. This, in turn, helps to plan and fund local services in your community.”

Although Census Day – Sunday 21 March 2021 – has been and gone it is not too late to respond online. It only takes around 10 minutes per person.

If you have lost the letter or have a second address you have not visited, go to www.census.gov.uk to request an online completion code for your address via SMS text message.

After May 17, only paper questionnaires will be available.

If people refuse to take part, they could be taken to court and issued with a £1,000 fine and criminal record. The census non-compliance operation will begin on May 25.

Extensive community engagement is continuing to make sure all groups of the population are represented in the census.

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/19281618.census-2021-97-households-wales-england-respond/
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2021, 03:22:06 PM »

any of our British posters able to fill us in on this?
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2021, 03:29:48 PM »


In what way? We won't know any findings until next spring.
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2021, 03:34:04 PM »


In what way? We won't know any findings until next spring.
No findings until next spring? Ah okay. Thanks for the info.
More than satisfactory answer.
I assume this census isn't really a magnet for media attention (presently).
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2021, 03:41:08 PM »


In what way? We won't know any findings until next spring.
No findings until next spring? Ah okay. Thanks for the info.
More than satisfactory answer.
I assume this census isn't really a magnet for media attention (presently).

Not really. Things like religion may be interesting but most questions will have answers that confirmed what we already knew. In terms of the interests of this forum, it doesn't affect the boundaries/apportionment as when drawing the lines they use the electorate figures instead.
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