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Census 2011 logo. Applying to be a 2011 Census Community Advisor

Recruitment is now underway for 2011 Census Community Advisors.

As a Community Adviser you can help make a difference to your local area by raising awareness and understanding of the census amongst specific ethnic groups, and encouraging people to take part.

Talented, well connected people are needed from all communities and in Rochdale, advisor roles are available working with the following communities:

Community

Language Requirement

Bangladeshi

Bengali

Chinese

Mandarin or Cantonese

Pakistani

Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri or Pahari

Community Advisors could already be well-connected within the community or ordinary citizens with a knack for talking to a wide variety of people. Either way, you will need to be able to confidently communicate with communities.

The post is part-time (15 hours or 25 hours per week) from 9 August 2010 to 27 May 2011. Payment will consist of a basic hourly rate of £12.47 to £14.55 (dependant on location).

Census day – 27 March 2011!

What is the census?

The census is the nation’s biggest survey.

It takes place every 10 years to provide an accurate picture of the population and so helps local authorities plan local services such as schools, transport, housing and health.

It is carried out by the Office of National Statistics and the number of people included in it affects the amount of funding given to each local area.

Next year the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will carry out the 2011 Census in England and Wales on Sunday 27 March.

Your 2011 Census questionnaire will arrive by post and can be returned using a pre-paid envelope or, for the first time ever, can be completed online via a secure internet site. The questionnaire should take around ten minutes for each person’s details to be entered and the information you provide will help shape our community for years to come.

A wide range of help and support will be available. Your personal information is protected by law and is kept confidential for 100 years.

More information about the 2011 Census:


What statistics are available?

We collect, analyse and publish of a wide range of research and statistics covering a number of topics including: census statistics, population, economy, jobs and prosperity, health and wellbeing, crime, children and young people, older people, housing, local environment.

The Rochdale Borough Profile 2008 and its 2009 update can be downloaded using the external links on this page. A wide range of research and reports, including previous years Borough and Township Profile’s and Joint Strategic Needs Assessments, can be found on the Stats and Maps website.

Stats and maps

The Stats and Maps website has been developed to allow both the public and professionals access to a wide range of statistics and information. The website has the ability to display statistics on a map, graph or table, as well as being able to produce best-fit estimates for local neighbourhood areas. The site also contains information about local services such as community centres and location of GP s.

We hold regular training workshops on Stats and Maps for the members of the public and council partner organisations. If you would like anymore information please contact us using the details listed here or visit the Stats and Maps website.