The Census - 27 March 2011

The next Census will take place on 27 March. From early March, you should all receive an A4 size envelope with a purple logo and big thick purple border through your letterbox. This is your census form which will ask you a few questions about yourself and the people you live with. You can either complete and return your form in the pre-paid envelope or, for the first time ever, complete on-line. Either way, you must do it. 

Why?

• Like all local authorities in England and Wales, we rely on Census figures to bid for  funding from Central Government. So even if the census count is just a few households short, it could make a very real difference to the money we receive and people's lives.
• If we have an accurate picture of the people living in Bexley we can plan  future services to meets needs and requirements - schools, hospitals, childcare, transport and lots more....
• Unlock history - In a hundred years from now, a copy of your census questionnaire will go public and your future generations will be able to research the history of the family – so make sure you have your spot on the 'family tree'.

Help is available

We do not want anyone to be missed so there is a range of help available. Log onto www.census.gov.uk, call 0300 0201 101 or bring your questionnaire to one of our completion events where someone will be available to help you – a list of the events is available in your copy of the Bexley Magazine and online at http://www.bexley.gov.uk/census2011