2011 Census day was Sunday 27 March
What is the 2011 Census?
Background
2011 Census day was Sunday 27 March.
There has been a nationwide census undertaken
every ten years in England and Wales, except in 1941, since
1801.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS)
posted questionnaires to around 25 million households in England
and Wales. Questions covered health, national identity,
citizenship, ethnic background, education, second homes, language,
religion and marital status. The answers will be turned into
statistics used to build a picture of today’s society.
Importance
Tower Hamlets, like all local authorities,
relies on census population statistics to identify local needs for
public services. It is a key means for local government,
health authorities and other organisations to target resources more
efficiently and plan housing, education, health and transport
services for the borough.
Central Government funding for the Council is
directly related to how many people live in our area, so even if
the census were to end up just a few households short, it could
make a very real difference to people’s lives.
Additional Information
Information on the national 2011 Census can be
found by visiting
ONS’s website.
For information about how the Council
supported ONS in its local preparations for the 2011 Census please
contact James Millington james.millington@towerhamlets.gov.uk
or call 020 7364 2950.