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Guide to the
Census 2011
The Census 2011 will take place on Sunday 27 March.
Find out what you need to do.
Census information is very important and is
used to plan the services you need, including
health, education and housing. Some of the
money from central government to deliver
local services depends on how many people
are counted in the census.
What will my census form
look like?
It’s 32 pages and contains questions about
your household, individuals living there and
also about any visitors (people staying with
you overnight). It is simple to complete
but there are notes and information to help
you.You will be able to answer most of
the questions simply by ticking a box (or
clicking, if you complete the form online).
It should take around 10 minutes for each
person, plus an extra few minutes to
answer the questions about the household.
To complete the census online go to
www.census.gov.uk and followthe
instructions. Each paper form has a
special code, which youwill need to
complete theonline form.
What if I don’t complete it?
By law every household must complete the
census. If you don’t do so before 6 April,
you may receive a visit from a local census
collector, who can help you fill it in.
Is the information I give
confidential?
Nobody will see your completed census
form once you have returned it. All
forms are electronically scanned and
the information is not made public for
100 years.The census is carried out by
the Office of National Statistics and is
totally independent of the government
and the council.
Where can I get help if I’m
struggling to complete the form?
The council is holding a number of
completion events, where you can get
help.Times will be made available
through libraries and on the council’s
website at www.brent.gov.uk/census
closer to the dates.
Census 2011
Completion Events
Town Hall Library
March 28, 29, 30,
April 4, 5, 6, 11, 18, 25
Willesden Green Library
March 28, 29, 30,
April 4, 5, 6, 11, 18, 25
Ealing Road Library
March 28, 29, April 4, 11
Harlesden Library
March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 11
Kilburn Library
March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 11
Kingsbury Library
March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 11
Stonebridge Centre,
Unit 12 Bridge Park Complex
March 26 12- 4pm
April 2 12-4pm
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