2011 Census

Dear Coordinator,

Please be aware of the upcoming Census 2011. If this census is completed and returned in a reasonable time then residents will receive no further contact.

However, it is worth noting that if people fail to return their census forms then a team of census collectors are being employed to approach addresses that have not returned their completed questionnaires to ensure data is collected. It is compulsory that the census be completed so they will be following up on any missing questionnaires.

I am contacting the local home watch coordinators to ask them if they can make members aware of the upcoming census (via forwarding email or word of mouth). Please encourage members to assist any elderly or vulnerable friends/neighbours or relatives in ensuring that their census forms are completed and returned. We are keen to encourage as many people to return census questionnaires to avoid them being visited by a collector as we are conscious that understandably, many people are concerned / have been warned about opening their doors to unknown doorstep callers.

The below are some key points to share with members about the collection of Census Questionnaires:

Residents who return their completed questionnaires promptly (before 6th April) will not be contacted by the census field staff
All census staff will carry an ID card with a photo, logos (2011 census logo & Office of National Statistics logo) and hologram that they should actively show to householders. They may ask for name and number of residents, but they will never ask for specific details (like credit card details, bank account info etc).
Residents will not be asked to leave their questionnaires on the doorstep for collection
Residents can request a pre-arranged appointment with a collector, via the census helpline (on the front of their questionnaires)
Close the door if you are unsure.
Phone the census helpline if you have any queries or concerns - 0300 0201 101 or check for more information www.census.gov.uk