The decennial census is almost upon us.

Households across Norfolk will soon be asked to take part in the nationwide survey of housing and the population. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

Information from the digital-first census will help decide how services are planned and funded in your local area. This could mean things like doctors’ surgeries, housing or new bus routes.

Households will receive a letter with a unique access code in the post, allowing them to complete their questionnaire online. Paper questionnaires will be available on request. Census day is March 21.

In Norfolk there are plans for a number of Census completion events to be held where Census staff will be deployed to assist residents with completing the Census questionnaire. (Clearly these will only be provisional until Covid restrictions at that time are known.)

If there are any suggestions of suitable locations in Norfolk for completion events please contact Paul Walmsley ONS Census Engagement Manager – paul.walmsley45@field.census.gov.uk

For more information, visit census.gov.uk