All households in Swindon will be asked to take part in Census 2021, which is due to be held on March 21st.
The census – run by the Office for National Statistics – is a once-in-a-decade survey which gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.
The survey results helps everyone from central government to Swindon Borough Council plan and fund public services.
All residents in England and Wales will be asked to take part, and for the first time ever, the survey will primarily be run online with an expectation that 75% will be completed this way. Paper questionnaires will also be available if requested.
This year’s survey will include a new question of armed forces veterans and also voluntary sections on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.
