Census 2021
20 January 2021
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The 2021 Census is due, with a national publicity beginning very soon. Households will be receiving their Census packs at the beginning of March. Census Day is itself 21st March, and people will have up to the beginning of May to complete.
Although it wasn’t certain whether or not the Census would actually take place (due to COVID-19), key planning by the Office for National Statistics has prevented it from being delayed. There has been very detailed planning to develop and to protect the safety of all those involved – whether Census staff or members of the public.
The main reason why there is the confidence that the Census can be successfully carried out is that it is Digital-first and the majority of respondents are expected to complete it in this way.
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