Bosnian help and support : Overview
What is the census?
The census is a survey of all the people and households in England and Wales that looks at who we are and how we live. The census happens every 10 years and the next one takes place in 2021. The information collected from the census helps to plan and fund public services in your area including transport, education and healthcare.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) plans and runs the census in England and Wales. We report directly to the UK parliament, but we do not work for any political parties.
Who has to complete the census
The census asks questions about you and your household and it’s important that everyone in England and Wales takes part.
It is an offence to supply false information or to not complete the census, and you could be fined up to £1,000. Some questions are clearly labelled as voluntary. It is not an offence if you do not answer these.
When to complete your census
The information you provide in your census needs to be about who is in your household on Census Day, which is Sunday 21 March 2021.
Please fill in your census form on this day or as soon as possible after.
How to complete your census
You can choose to either: