Census information and statistics
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:
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Community
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Language Requirement
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Bangladeshi
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Bengali
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Chinese
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Mandarin or Cantonese
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Pakistani
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Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri or Pahari
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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).
Find
out more and how to apply
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.
Research reports 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.
Stats and Maps