Make sure your voice is heard in Census 2021

Householders in Sunderland are being urged to make sure they take part in Census 2021.

Census day is on Sunday March 21 and more than 120,000 people in the city have been receiving letters with online codes explaining how they can complete the forms.

Anyone who does not receive one by next week is being asked to get in touch with the census contact centre and people can also request a paper questionnaire if they would prefer to complete the census that way.

The census is a once-ina-decade Office or National Statistics survey that aims to give an accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.

The census has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

Office for National Statistics census engagement manager for South Tyneside and Sunderland, Stephen Woolston, said: "Having a successful Census 21 ensures that everyone from central and local government to the NHS and charities can put services and funding in the places where they are most needed.

"This could mean doctors’ surgeries, schools and new transport routes.

"It is for this reason that it is so important that everyone takes part.

"We have made it easier for people to do so online or with help and paper questionnaires for those that need them."

For more information, and to find out how to get help, visit census.gov.uk or call the contact centre on 0800 141 2021.

For advice on how to answer the questions, visit census.gov.uk