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Mar 2021

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Census will provide an 'everlasting picture of North Yorkshire during pandemic'

Published: 17 Mar 2021, 11:54 GMT

by John Plummer

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North Yorkshire residents are being urged to complete their census forms this weekend. The results are used to inform local and national government policy.

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Census deadline is Sunday, March 21.

North Yorkshire residents are being urged to complete their census forms this weekend.

The census survey, which happens every 10 years, gives a snapshot of the population at that time and is used to inform local and national government policy.

Households across the county should have received an invitation to take part in the 2021 version, which includes a new question for armed forces veterans and two voluntary questions about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Data from the census will be available in 2022 but no personal data will be released for 100 years.

Sunday is census day and people are being urged to complete the survey, which takes about 20 minutes, as soon as possible after then although it can be done now.

County council leader Carl Les said:

“Everyone benefits from the census. It informs decisions nationally and locally on vital services and issues.
"Ultimately, it ensures millions of pounds are invested in emergency services, mental health care, school places, hospital beds, houses, roads, GPs’ and dentists’ services based on the information people give.
"That’s why it is important to complete the census – to ensure an accurate picture exists to help us to direct our funds and services to the right places.”





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Ruth Dyble, census engagement manager at the Office for National Statistics, said the census would provide "an everlasting picture of North Yorkshire during a pandemic". She added:

“It’s a great thing to do as a family and quick and easy to complete. I would encourage everyone to make sure their voice is heard and leave a record for future generations.”