Why we complete the questionnaire
Why should this matter?
Like all local authorities in England and Wales, Wakefield Council relies on census population statistics to get the Government funding we need for public services. How much we get is directly related to how many and what kind of people the census says live in our area. So even if the census were to end up just a few households short, it could make a real difference to people’s lives. The census needs to include everyone, everywhere and that’s why everyone has to take part.
Wakefield Council
Planning for 2011 Census is well underway and the Council is working closely with ONS in preparing a detailed programme of activities leading up to census day. All local authorities have to nominate a Census Liaison Manager and an Assistant Census Liaison Manager. Here in Wakefield Phil Taylor (Corporate Director Corporate Performance) has taken on the role of Census Liaison Manager with Paul Hayes (Policy and Planning Manager) taking on the role of Assistant Census Liaison Manager.
Understanding and knowing the make-up of the population of our district will ensure that we can plan and deliver services that reflect the needs of all our communities. We need to make sure everyone's needs are accounted for, and we mean everyone.
Page last updated: 9th March 2011
