St. Albans Residents Urged to Take Part in Census

St. Albans City and District Council is urging local residents to take part in the upcoming national census. The results of the census are used for a variety of purposes, including planning of national and local service provision and the size of central Government budget allocations to the council.

The census, which takes place on Sunday 27 March, will record the age, sex, marital status and

ethnicity of everyone in the country in order to give a snapshot picture of the population on that

day. It is carried out by the Office for National Statistics every ten

years.

Cllr Melvyn Teare, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability

at St Albans City and District Council, said: “It is important that

every household completes the questionnaire so that the Council has an

accurate picture of the local population living in the District. This

will help us plan services to support residents in St Albans City and

District in the future. The Census will also give central government

figures which they can use in making decisions about allocating future

grants to St Albans City and District Council for use in the community.”

All households will recieve the census form by post, with a pre-paid return envelope, or you can complete the survey online: www.census.gov.uk

The form can be completed on or before the 27th of March. It is a legal requirement that all households to submit a completed census form, with fines of up to £1000 for those who fail to do so. For those in St. Albans who need assistance in filling out their forms, two sessions  are being held locally:

• The Old Town Hall, Market Place, St Peter’s Street, St Albans in the

ground floor foyer area on Wednesday, 23 March from 10am to 4pm.

• St Albans Central Library, The Maltings, Chequer Street, St Albans on Wednesday, 30 March from 10am to 3pm.